As you say in your editorial (31 October), “Recent events point to the need for a wider reset of Britain’s relationship with its royal family.” Consider some facts. Between July and September 2025, 4,711 people were seen sleeping rough in London by outreach workers and 2,116 of these people were doing so for the first time. At last count, the king had seven palaces and 10 castles. Then there are the 4.5 million children living in relative poverty.
But the monarchy has fabulous wealth. For the year 2025-26, the king is receiving a sovereign grant of £132.1m. The crown estate has assets of £15bn.
