Yeah, good idea, Billie. Destroying priceless and irreplaceable works of art would be just the ticket in ending the problem of illegal poaching. And you may be creating an historical precedent. Other countries and civilizations have had their cultural heritage destroyed by invading barbarians or savage brutes like Communists, but you may be establishing a new class: the leadership of the nation itself.

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Prince William has vowed to destroy all 1,200 ivory artefacts in Buckingham Palace to 'send a message' to illegal elephant poachers.

The priceless collection includes a throne from India that belonged to Queen Victoria, as well as fans, tankards, statuettes, and furniture.

But sources close to the prince say he feels strongly about putting 'his money where his mouth is'. If successful, he will go on to urge other heads of state to follow suit.

A long-term supporter of animal rights charities, the Duke of Cambridge makes regular speeches imploring world leaders to adopt a 'zero tolerance' policy towards illegal poaching in the lucrative trade.

On Thursday, he joined his father Prince Charles to a summit in London urging industry members to 'follow the money' to chase the brutal gangs, just days after the pair released a multi-lingual appeal for people to condemn illegal poaching across the world.

At home in Clarence House, William is said to have ordered for all ivory items to be hidden from sight for years.

Speaking at a conference last year, the second in line to the throne said: 'The forces that are currently destroying some of the world's most endangered species are sophisticated and powerful, but this week we are seeing the creation of an equally powerful alliance, coming together to help fight them.'

The royal collection now under threat mainly consists of gifts handed to the Queen by leaders across the world.

Palace sources insist they were all acquired 'in full knowledge of relevant legislation'...

The royal collection mainly consists of gifts handed to the Queen by leaders across the world.

Brian Sewell, art critic and elephant-protection supporter, told the Independent on Sunday: 'We have to recognise that [these items] exist.

'Ivory was a treasured material that was worked on by craftsmen of the highest order during the Renaissance... It's pointless.

'I can't see the connection between saving elephants and destroying works of art made centuries ago.'

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At the link there are a few pictures of some of the exquisite pieces this dimbulb hopes to dstroy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...t-poachers.html

That gonna bring the dead elephants back, Willie?

Hey Willie. You may want to do this to impress your Greenpeace pals, but considering you are on the brink of bankruptcy, your creditors may have a dim view of you destroying the little wealth you slacking losers have left....

British Royal family’s savings down to just $1.6M: report

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The Royals need to stop spending so much money, English officials warn, as Queen Elizabeth’s savings plunge from $58 million to $1.6 million. Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are falling apart, with ancient boilers costing $1.2 million each year.

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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ro...ticle-1.1593645

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It sees to me there's be a tad too much inbreeding in European royalty.

The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha aka the House of Windsor could use an infusion of brains and common sense.

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