• @ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net
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      When I lived in Poland all my presidents were an embarrassment. Extremely partisan, didn’t know protocol, didn’t speak any foreign languages. One scandal after another. The latest one is a ex football hooligan, cheater and simpleton.

      When I got to Spain the king was most capable of meeting foreign leaders, very professional, speaks perfect English and French (and supposedly Greek, German, Portuguese, and Catalan), knows protocol and doesn’t get involved in politics. The next in line is preparing her whole life to do the same.

      Polish president and Spanish king server pretty much the same function in the government. The office of Polish president costs taxpayers about 10x more money than Spanish Royal family.

      So yes, having royals in 2025 is sounds idiotic but it’s actually quite practical.