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The Royal Family

The Queen’s close family are the ones responsible for undertaking royal duties, Prince Phillip her children; Charles, Ann, Andrew and Edward. Her grandchildren – William, Harry, Peter, Zara, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise and James, and their spouses as well as the Queen’s cousins also undertake official royal duties.

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In the financial year 2018/19 the royal family undertook over 3,200 official engagements across the UK and overseas, according to the Royal website.

The living costs of the members of the royal family who carry out official duties, are usually met through income from the Duchy of Lancaster, other costs are met through the Sovereign Grant.

Duchy of Lancaster

The Duchy of Lancaster is the private estate of Queen Elizabeth II, the British Sovereign, it comprises land holdings and other assets. The revenue profits of the Duchy of Lancaster are presented to the Sovereign annually and form part of the Privy Purse, providing income for the official and private expenses of the monarch.

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Sovereign Grant

The Sovereign Grant pays towards travel, communications and the maintenance of royal palaces. The money lets the Queen and other members of the family carry out official duties with the biggest outlay being security.

The Sovereign Grant is funded by the Treasury and this is where taxpayer’s money comes in. In 2018/19 it was worth £82.2m, with around 15% of the income originating from the profits of the Crown Estate. If there is any unused money at the end of the year, it is moved into a reserve fund, which is also used to help pay for the upkeep of the palaces.

The Government pays out £47m from the Sovereign Grant for major events, for attending official duties, etc., but not the £70m for security. It has been estimated that the cost of royal security to the taxpayer per year is £106 million. Security such as close protection London which companies like https://www.valorousgroup.co.uk/ can provide.

In 2019 the Royal Family incurred a £67 million bill paid for by the UK taxpayer, which roughly translates as 69 pence per person.

It’s not all spending though; the Royal family also bring in money through tourism, and as one of the country’s biggest landowners, through the Crown Estate. In 2017 the monarchy contributed £1.8 billion to the UK economy.

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There never seems to be enough hours in the day, and priorities can change quickly. Being productive isn’t as easy as it sounds. With so many things to juggle and what seems like endless amounts of work to do in a short space of time, managing your time well is crucial. Continue reading Try These Productivity Tips for a Better Day →

Have you ever questioned what it is about diamonds that makes them so valuable and expensive? Here are some interesting misconceptions about diamonds and their price, so we can work out the truth behind their value: Continue reading Why are diamonds expensive? →

Racing is not restricted to the roads or racetrack as there is plenty of action to be found out on the water. Powerboat racing is a type of racing on the ocean using super fast boats. The sport goes back surprisingly far with it’s origins being in 1903 when the Automobile Club of Great Britain and it’s sister club, the Marine Motor Association decided to organise a race of auto-boats. The sport was officially recognised the following year when a race took place from the English coast to Calais, France. The United States soon followed suit with their first race occurring in 1911. Continue reading Make a splash →

You can’t fail to notice the number of high-profile incidents in recent years where violence has been used, and recorded by cameras, either worn by individuals involved or on helmets or dashboards. Evidence is often conclusive far beyond reasonable doubt, and there have been convictions. But are these cameras a deterrent? Continue reading Prison guards Could be protected by body worn cameras →

As we are becoming an aging population we need, unfortunately, to think about what we are going to do in our later years. It isn’t something that anyone wants to really consider but the time may come when you are not able to make decisions for yourself if you become too ill or incapacitated. It is very important for you have something in place and at least when you have it done you don’t have to worry about it again. This is meant as a brief explanation as to what is involved but if you want a good Cheltenham Power of Attorney  then a visit to https://beesandco.com/our-services/power-of-attorney-cheltenham/  is a very good place to start as they will help you through this difficult choice. Continue reading What you need to know about Power of Attorney. →

It can be difficult for any mother of the bride to select the perfect outfit. Choosing a style that is flattering, elegant and appropriate which will look good in the all-important photographs is a hard task for any woman, but when your daughter just happens to be famous then the question of what to wear becomes even more difficult.  You could suggest a selection of Bodycon Mini Dresses from sites like https://umay.co.uk/collections/mini-dresses/bodycon-mini-dresses and let her choose. Continue reading Celebrity wedding Mother of the Bride style inspiration →