A royal expense

Prince Charles and Camilla should pay their own way when they visit Canada

It’s nice to have Prince Charles and Camilla visit Canada, but I don’t think Canadian taxpayers should have to pay their way.They should pay their own way like any other visitor to our country. We do not need a governor general, which is an unnecessary cost to the Canadian taxpayer.

Earl Hyde

 

Penticton

 

 

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