The annual accounts of the Royal Family have been revealed, detailing how much the country has spent on the monarchy in the past year. Royal accounts published on Thursday showed the monarchy's taxpayer-funded spending came to a staggering £102.4 million during 2021/22 - increasing by 17% from the previous financial year.
Campaign group Republic, which advocates for the abolishment of the monarchy, has slated the figures, which also include £4.5m for official royal travel, £1.3m for housekeeping and hospitality, £3.2m for utilities, and payroll costs of £23.7 million. You can get more Welsh news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
Meanwhile, Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, has outlined the challenges facing Buckingham Palace itself following the pandemic and due to inflation. You can read the full breakdown of the numbers, alongside how much the Royal Family bring in, by clicking here.
