His arguments about the duchys imo is not likely. Unless the British government exiles the BRF like the Greeks there is no way they are getting the duchies (which is also why I think they began paying taxes on them in the 90s to make it clear it is private income separate from the public purse). Inherited wealth is not exclusive to the only the BRF, look at the Duke of Westminster and all of his properties and holdings.
ETA: inherited wealth in terms of large masses of British land.
Sharing this article for discussion. I am not from UK so UK people can contribute more to this topic. My personal view is that report by Republic is absolutely mindless . I am all for countries campaigning for abolishing monarchy but lol republic group makes such stupid moves some of them purely for grabbing attention (remember them protesting inside BP after they paid ticket money 😅)
“The anti-monarchy group’s £510m total also includes “lost income” to taxpayers.This includes £99m from the property businesses of the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, with the report saying that should go to the public purse, rather than funding the King and the Prince of Wales. A further £96m could be raised in revenue from royal residences if they were used for commercial purposes, claims the report.Other hidden costs claimed by the report include spending on royal visits by local authorities.”
I mean Duchy of Cornwall simply a farm which Charles turned profitable after working on it for years (it was actually unprofitable when Charles took it over ) Republic group included this in their report 😂 and including costs of Palace refurbishment 😂 I am sure it would happen even if royals weren’t there 🤷♀️
Yes but look at all they do for us. A bargain at twice the price really.
Abolish the monarchy & return all they stole back to the countries they stole it from.
As an American – we don’t have a corner on frugal government.
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His arguments about the duchys imo is not likely. Unless the British government exiles the BRF like the Greeks there is no way they are getting the duchies (which is also why I think they began paying taxes on them in the 90s to make it clear it is private income separate from the public purse). Inherited wealth is not exclusive to the only the BRF, look at the Duke of Westminster and all of his properties and holdings.
ETA: inherited wealth in terms of large masses of British land.
Sharing this article for discussion. I am not from UK so UK people can contribute more to this topic. My personal view is that report by Republic is absolutely mindless . I am all for countries campaigning for abolishing monarchy but lol republic group makes such stupid moves some of them purely for grabbing attention (remember them protesting inside BP after they paid ticket money 😅)
“The anti-monarchy group’s £510m total also includes “lost income” to taxpayers.This includes £99m from the property businesses of the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, with the report saying that should go to the public purse, rather than funding the King and the Prince of Wales. A further £96m could be raised in revenue from royal residences if they were used for commercial purposes, claims the report.Other hidden costs claimed by the report include spending on royal visits by local authorities.”
I mean Duchy of Cornwall simply a farm which Charles turned profitable after working on it for years (it was actually unprofitable when Charles took it over ) Republic group included this in their report 😂 and including costs of Palace refurbishment 😂 I am sure it would happen even if royals weren’t there 🤷♀️
Yes but look at all they do for us. A bargain at twice the price really.
Abolish the monarchy & return all they stole back to the countries they stole it from.
As an American – we don’t have a corner on frugal government.