petem
Well-known member
What does everyone think of the idea of building a superyacht replacement for the old royal yacht?
In a recent survey about 55% of the population think it's a good idea.
Most of the current proposals involve private cash which is used to construct the boat on the basis that the government guarantees to lease the boat back for x number of weeks per year for royal duties.
Generally I support the concept of a royal yacht. Purely because it's a good advery for Great Britain plc. However I think the private finance concept is rather cheapskate and undignified.
Far better would to wait until Prince William gets the top job and build a 70m ultra elegant and sophisticated yacht for the exclusive use of the roal family and their guests.
In a recent survey about 55% of the population think it's a good idea.
Most of the current proposals involve private cash which is used to construct the boat on the basis that the government guarantees to lease the boat back for x number of weeks per year for royal duties.
Generally I support the concept of a royal yacht. Purely because it's a good advery for Great Britain plc. However I think the private finance concept is rather cheapskate and undignified.
Far better would to wait until Prince William gets the top job and build a 70m ultra elegant and sophisticated yacht for the exclusive use of the roal family and their guests.