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Matt
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| Coops wrote on 06-06-2012 11:09 AM
We are talking hundreds of millions in treasure that is stashed under her carpet, not being displayed and not being sold.
It amazes me how lightly everybody takes this on here. If she was from a council estate and claiming benefits despite having a few grands worth of valuables hidden away people on here would be up in arms.
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I'm sure putting these treasures on display has been suggested in the past and it would cost far more to create a larger display area and get everything out than keep the current spaces and rotate items with themed exhibitions. They do that at Hampton Court Palace, there was a big Henry VIII display last year for some anniversary, and usually a couple of different shows each year.
Yeah, here's what The Queen has done to catalogue, preserve and display the Royal Collection:
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/the-collectors/queen-elizabeth-ii
And more info, specific to your point about display:
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The administration of the Royal Collection was entrusted in 1987 to a new Department of the Royal Household. The Department has over 400 staff with a Management Board of nine directors. It is responsible for the care of the Royal Collection, and manages the public opening of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen and the official London residence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
In 1993 the Royal Collection Trust was established as a registered charity with the following charitable aims:
That the Royal Collection is subject to proper custodial control and that the works of art remain available to future generations;
That the Royal Collection is maintained and conserved to the highest possible standards and that visitors can view the Collection in the best possible conditions;
That as much of the Royal Collection as possible can be seen by members of the public;
That the Royal Collection is presented and interpreted so as to enhance public appreciation and understanding;
That access to the Royal Collection is broadened and increased (subject to capacity constraints) to ensure that as many people as possible are able to view the Collection;
That appropriate acquisitions are made when resources become available.
The income from the public opening of Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and from associated trading activities, is received by the Royal Collection Trust and devoted to these charitable purposes. During 2010-11 the Trust accomplished the following:
More than 400 works of art were conserved
9 exhibitions were staged
80 public lectures were given by staff
8 books were published
2.1 million people visited Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mews and The Queen’s Galleries
105,000 admissions were free of charge, the majority under the 1-Year Pass scheme
94 works of art were lent to 41 exhibitions in UK and 13 other countries
5 awards were received for publications and visitor services
The activities of the Royal Collection Trust are undertaken without recourse to public funds or the National Lottery. |
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That seems pretty balanced to me, good way to cover the costs of looking after our national treasure and making them accessible to everyone.
As for selling, I don't suppose The Queen would be allowed would she? The items aren't hers to sell in the first place, they were given to the monarch so they belong to the state.
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Coops
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| Matt wrote on 06-06-2012 12:11 PM
I'm sure putting these treasures on display has been suggested in the past and it would cost far more to create a larger display area and get everything out than keep the current spaces and rotate items with themed exhibitions. They do that at Hampton Court Palace, there was a big Henry VIII display last year for some anniversary, and usually a couple of different shows each year.
Yeah, here's what The Queen has done to catalogue, preserve and display the Royal Collection:
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/the-collectors/queen-elizabeth-ii
And more info, specific to your point about display:
That seems pretty balanced to me, good way to cover the costs of looking after our national treasure and making them accessible to everyone.
As for selling, I don't suppose The Queen would be allowed would she? The items aren't hers to sell in the first place, they were given to the monarch so they belong to the state.
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I'm not sure that even begins to take into account the amount of treasure that is hidden from view.
The queen was given a job for life at 26, living an extremely pampered life she has survived to the age of 86, is this something she should be commended for? Is it really an achievement worthy of all the hype and celebration?
Yes the monarchy brings in revenue through tourism but we could run it on a fraction of its current cost and it would still bring in the same amount of revenue.
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