Their vast cost was borne by the noblemen given the privilege of hosting her.

The yellow book has seen taxpayers, rather than companies, bear the cost of redundancies as shrinking budgets have shut defence factories across the country.

For too long, a small group in our nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.

To maintain our tie has taken a certain amount of determination and willingness to bear the cost.