Make Buckingham Palace fit for the people and democracy | Letters
Readers offer suggestions on what to do with a royal residence that won’t have a king or queenSo Buckingham Palace is no longer needed by the monarchy (Report, 25 June)...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Readers offer suggestions on what to do with a royal residence that won’t have a king or queen So Buckingham Palace is no longer needed by the monarchy (Report, 25 June) and the Houses of Parliament are no longer fit for purpose. How about a temporary move for the latter into the former while waiting for a new building, ideally in Birmingham or Manchester (real devolution). In this way, taxpayers might see some benefit from the £369m spent on the former royal residence. Part of it could still be used for ceremonial purposes. To be honest, though, it’s the symbolism that appeals – a change of ownership and purpose to signify a long overdue move to more meritocratic government. Richard Churcher London Continue reading...