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On 31st January 2016, my partner and I left Southampton to start a new life as Expats in Gran Alacant, on the Costa Blanca. This blog will document our journey, as we navigate the Spanish system, travelling a path untried and untested. With Brexit looming, political turmoil in Europe and an unpredictable future, harsh decisions have to be made. Illness, family bonds and a Change of heart all make for challenging times in a life of a 'Roaming Brit!'

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65 Years a Queen, Accession Day!

6/2/2017

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Sapphire Jubilee
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HM Queen Elizabeth II has reached another milestone, in her long reign as Monarch; her Sapphire  Jubilee, 65 years as Head of State, 65 years as our Queen.

As per usual, my congratulations, sent to Her Majesty, has caused a rather heated debate on facebook.  I have always been a Monarchist and appreciate all The Queen and the Royal Family do for us, as a Nation. This Lady has carried out her role, without fault for 65 years. When she took her oath, as Queen, she gave up her life, in the service of her Country!  The Queen will never retire or abdicate.  She understands the importance of dedication and her role as our Head of State.

When I look at other Countries and those they elect to lead their nations, I am horrified. The Queen isn't elected and this seems to be a bug bare, especially among Republicans. Through election, comes scandal; very few Heads of State finish their tenure, without some sort of claim of impropriety or misconduct.  HM on the other hand, has NEVER put a foot wrong and never will.  The Queen has no political allegiance, owes no one anything and will always be above the fray of political argument; a perfect person, to be Head of State!

One of the biggest arguments, used against a Monarchy, is the expense involved in keeping the Royal Family. I did a little bit of research this morning, as you would expect me too and it was interesting, the facts and figures, I discovered.  The Dutch Royal Family, has just surpassed our own, as the most expensive in Europe.  The British Monarchy costs about 40 million pounds a year, that equates to  56p per tax payer, per annum; a lot of money I hear you cry! Well if one compares Britain to France you will see that 103.5 million pounds is spent on the French Head of state, a staggering 63.5 million pounds difference.  The fact is, a President is not the cheapest option; it is misleading to say so and as with all politicians, their time in office, will always end in failure, to an extent! If one also factors in the amount of money generated by The Queen and her family, through charity, business and tourism, one begins to get some idea, of just what the Monarchy means to us all, as a nation!

Those who criticise, from the outside looking in, only see the pomp, ceremony, glittering jewellery and a perception of wealth.  The wealthiest Monarch in the World is The King of Thailand, worth an estimated 20 billion pounds, our own Queen in comparison, is worth around 340 million pounds.  Not everything is as it seems.  Royal palaces are owned by the state, as are the Crown Jewels and many other collections of paintings and antiques.

The most important factor in our continued support for our Queen and the institution she is head of, is the stability and continuity that has remained a part of British life for centuries, bought about by the constitutional Monarchy and an apparatus that works.  While other Royal Families have fallen, revolutions have taken place and Governments, around the globe have collapsed, the Queen and her predecessors have remained steadfast, part of the system of checks and balances, built into the British constitution.

I for one respect the institution of Monarchy and understand its importance to us as a nation and the World as a whole.  I would like to wish Her Majesty, congratulations on the occasion of her Accession and Sapphire Jubilee and hope she remains our Queen for many years to come!
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