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How much does the Royal Family cost? Full list of key figures
Daily Express • • world
Key Points:
- The Sovereign Grant for 2025-26 is set at £132.1 million, a significant increase from £86.3 million in 2024-25, largely due to profits from the Crown Estate wind farm deal.
- The Royal Family's total cost for 2025-26 is estimated at £552.6 million, including £67.5 million for property maintenance and £5.1 million for official travel.
- King Charles and Prince William have disclosed personal tax payments of £12.9 million and £7.76 million respectively for 2024-25, marking a first for British royalty.
- Royal household expenses include a £33.7 million wage bill, £3.5 million for housekeeping and hospitality, and £733,063 for 177 helicopter journeys, with the most expensive flight costing £130,106.
- Public engagement by the King and Queen increased to 708 events in 2024-25, hosting 97,000 guests at official palaces, while ethnic minority staff representation at Buckingham Palace stands at 12%, below the 14% target.
