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Originally Posted by mog
I would say that their role in all the Commonwealth constitutional monarchies is one of checks and balances, and denying the politicians absolute power. Since all these countries are currently politically stable, it may look like the Queen does bugger all, but that doesn't mean she isn't still a vital part of the whole process.
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This can be done by much less expensive methods of employment.
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Also, I've read that through the tourism industry the Royal family rakes in huge amounts of cash for the British taxpayers.
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That is obvious. However, historic and architectural England would still be there to see if the royal family decides to move to Monaco tomorrow. I never went to London to see the queen! I went to see her abode. I would do the same again, whether anyone's at home or not.
Has anyone in England actually ever produced a theoretical report on the change in revenues and expenses, should this happen? That would be interesting.