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Royal family's hidden source of income unveiled
Shocking truth about how Royal family really make their money?
Do you think royals are all about traditional outfits accessorized with tiaras? Look deeper. Underneath all that pomp and pompousness , lies a richly empire as a well oiled conglomerate.
Everything from aging feudal land assets and contemporaneous media contracts and dealings, let’s dissect exactly how the British crown monetizes it all.
Crown Estates: A Property Empire of a Billionaire
The crown estate is a beast of an estate, encompassing prime London streets, farmland and even parts of the UK seabed. It was profitable to the tune of *£442.6 million in 2023, with the royal family getting a quarter in return as the Sovereign Grant and funding for duty work. They profit, but don’t hold the estate.
Duchy Of Lancaster: Private Portfolios with Public Impact
Generated a profit of beyond £50 million in the year of 2024, extravagantly through farming, high end real estate and retail. The Duchy of Lancaster (for the king) and Duchy of Cornwall (for Prince William) are personal estates a value of a couple of billion dollars. These don’t stand as mere ceremonies, but really live and breathe.
Personal Fortunes and Inherited Wealth
The Balmore and Sandringham estates, vintage art, and royal investments owned by the king, allow him to command over £1.8 billion of personal wealth. Crowned with a legacy of unchecked taxation thanks to legal favouritism exemptions, a majority of it is inherited.
Royal Side Hustes: Media, Merchandise, and Modern Moves
The royal family has successfully marketed themselves. Reportedly, Harry and Meghan earned over $100 million through his and her book deals, along with a Netflix series. In the meantime, royal tourism and merchandise singlehandedly boost the UK economy by *hundreds of millions*, while providing indirect value to the public role of the monarchy.
Tax Breaks, Legal Loopholes, and Quiet Privileges
The royal family is well known for their grand and lavish lifestyles, however, expenses do not seem to bother them due to the unique tax exemptions they have. With no inheritance taxes, missing financial records, and no mandatory tax obligations, the royal family saves a significant sum. Even taxes that are paid are only for show, and are usually recouped by increasing values of assets.
Are the Royals Self Funded?
Not really. Royals could be self funded, however, would not be able to rely on public money. Supporters of the royal family would state that they are able to use the money through tourism and national branding, while critics would argue that there is no excuse to use taxpayer money with billions worth of assets.
The Bottom Line: Royals as Brand and Business
The monarchy is far from a fairy tale, as it emerges from a well marketed family conglomerate. Through royal estates, shrewd public relations, and private investment portfolios, the monarchy has transformed a centuries-old tradition into a multi-billion operation.
