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How the British Royal Family makes money: The Duchy, Sovereign Grant and private wealth explained

The British monarchy's financial foundation is composed of the Sovereign Grant and a series of private estates. King Charles III alongside Prince William has revealed substantial tax contributions. The Sovereign Grant, sourced from Crown Estate profits, finances official royal functions and palace maintenance. Income is also generated through the Duchies…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Edward and Sophie ‘raked in £130,000 sub-letting stables on £30,000,000 estate’

Critics say the money should return to the Treasury via the Crown Estate

Evening Standard · Mar 21

Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to be given time to debate Prince Andrew

On Wednesday, Keir Starmer said he would support ‘proper scrutiny’ of the crown estate arrangements

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Massive 70-room home on market for £29m - even though it hasn't been built yet

The stunning property within the exclusive Crown Estate in Surrey is found on the most expensive road in the UK outside of London and comes complete with a swimming pool complex and bowling alley

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Queen asked to return ‘stolen’ 2,000-year-old ruins dubbed ‘Libya’s Elgin Marbles’

The Crown Estate is reportedly facing the threat of a legal challenge from Libya as it seeks the return of 2,000-year-old columns.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2022

Roman Abramovich's £150m Kensington mansion that sits on land owned by the Crown Estate

The oligarch has reportedly hit financial difficulties after sanctions were imposed

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2022

Roman Abramovich 'can't' pay Queen £10,000 rent he may owe for £107m mansion

Billionaire oligarch Roman Abramovich has reportedly run into financial difficulties after being hit with tight sanctions for his alleged relationship with Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2022