Q: How far down the British royal line do you have to go to find a person who has a real job and goes to work every day?
— Jimmy Sledge, Jonesboro
A: Charles, Queen Elizabeth II's oldest son, was a naval officer, continuing a family tradition; his great-grandfathers, a grandfather and his father also served. He was a helicopter pilot and commanded a ship in the Royal Navy. His two sons — William and Harry — are helicopter pilots and have military careers, with Harry serving time in Afghanistan. Prince Andrew, one of Charles' younger brothers, was a helicopter pilot who saw action in the Falklands War in 1982. Prince Edward, another brother, has worked in theater and TV, and formed a production company in 1993. Peter Phillips, the queen's oldest grandson, has worked for Jaguar and Royal Bank of Scotland, and currently is with Sports & Entertainment Limited. Members of the immediate royal family also have official duties, working with charitable organizations and making public appearances.
Q: Where did the money come from to purchase and transport the SkyView Ferris wheel that has been constructed in Atlanta?
— Donna Vann, Sandy Springs
A: Partners Todd Schneider and Al Mers, who are St. Louis businessmen, are behind the project. The Ferris wheel is on private property, and both the company and Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall have said no tax dollars were used to transport or assemble the Ferris wheel. The 20-story SkyView Ferris Wheel, which opened on July 16, is at 168 Luckie St., near the Tabernacle and Centennial Olympic Park.
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