Although they technically belong to the Queen they are likely to become Boris Johnson's responsibility if the management of the Royal Parks is transferred to the London Mayor's office.

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Rather, they reflect a strategic imperative not unlike that which led Britain's Royal Navy and, subsequently, the United States Navy, to assume responsibility for, and amass the means to exercise control over the world's oceans.

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The organisations which take responsibility for Queen Elizabeth's and the Princess Royal should get yearly bailouts from the Department of Health to cover the costs of making PFI repayments.

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