Leveller, so you are a republican, fine, you have every right to your view, but get your facts right. Whilst yhere are arguments both for and against a monarchy, as there are about a republic, don't bring 'money' into it. The crown estates that each monarch [since George IV] hands over to Parliament bring in an income that exceeds the Civil List several times over. In my view you belittle your argument for a republic by your personal attacks on the royal family. By all means make your point for an elected head of state, and though I totally disagree with you I would defend your right to hold, & speak them right to the end.