This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter.
It’s common to hear those of a republican persuasion refer to the Royal family as ‘parasites’ on the body of Britain.
The comparison is apt but not perfect. A parasite is a creature which feasts upon its host, but – importantly – is consciously hated by that host. A better analogy for the Royal family and its relationship with much of Britain and the British people is the vampire.
The vampire, […]
How much for the Coronation?! The Royals are vampires – The Herald