I see even the Royals  are at it now     http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/2906_queens_got_talent.shtml

I am not sure if this a bit of 'tongue in cheek' or for real ::)

sherbert wrote on Jun 29^th, 2008 at 10:19am:

I see even the Royals are at it now

A very amusing piece, I particularly like the "quote" from the Duchess of Cornwall :)


The "it" in question is however transparently money-raising "premium rate services".

Whatever we may feel about these, our main concern in this forum is about the "scam" and deceitful rip-off involved with 0870 and other revenue sharing numbers. This is where callers, and even the called party in some cases, are unaware that income or a subsidy of telephone costs is being provided.

An interesting and valid post, but we must not lose sight of the difference.

A quick search of www.royal.gov.uk shows that all direct contact numbers given are geographic. There are however organisations in which the Queen is "involved" (e.g. HMG) for which this is not true.

~ Edited by Dave: Link corrected