The British monarchy, one of the world's wealthiest royal families, funds its operations through the Sovereign Grant, income from the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall, and private assets. King Charles III has become the first monarch to disclose tax payments, revealing significant contributions.
The British monarchy, one of the world's wealthiest, funds its operations through the Sovereign Grant from the Crown Estate, income from the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, and private investments. King Charles III and Prince William have also voluntarily paid significant amounts in taxes.
The article argues that despite Donald Trump's attempts to undermine American democracy, a system of checks and balances, including the courts, media, universities, law firms, civil society, and the public, is effectively resisting his autocratic tendencies. The author emphasizes the need to actively defend democratic ideals against his efforts.
King Charles becomes the first reigning monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, paying £12.9 million in income and capital gains tax for 2024-25. Royal public funding is set to rise to nearly £100 million annually.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace after its £369m renovation, preferring Clarence House to increase public access. Royal finances reveal Charles paid £12.9m in tax, and the sovereign grant will nearly double to £99.9m by 2027-28, sparking transparency concerns.
King Charles III has published his tax bill for the first time, declaring £12.9m payable for 2024-25, in a move Buckingham Palace attributes to a desire for openness. However, critics note the limited transparency, with income sources and private estate earnings remaining undisclosed amidst ongoing public scrutiny of royal finances.
A new poll reveals public support for the British monarchy has fallen to its lowest level in over three decades, with under half of Britons favoring its continuation. Support is particularly weak among younger demographics, while satisfaction with King Charles and Prince William remains high.
King Charles III will become the first British head of state to publicly disclose his personal tax bill, aiming to enhance transparency in royal finances. The details for the 2024-25 financial year will be released next week.
Norway's monarchy is experiencing a crisis of public trust due to scandals involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and her son Marius Borg Høiby's conviction for serious crimes. Despite Mette-Marit's successful lung transplant, public response to these issues has been negative, eroding the institution's popularity.
President Donald Trump signed the Iran deal during a visit to the opulent Versailles palace with French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump, known for his love of gold, toured the gilded palace, which has been a symbol of royal decadence, while tourists complained about access being shut down.
President Trump toured the opulent Versailles palace with French President Macron on Wednesday, ahead of their G7 summit dinner. Trump, known for his love of gold, praised the palace's beauty, while tourists complained about access being shut down. The visit drew parallels to criticisms of Trump's own opulent projects.
Alexey Gromyko, Director of the Institute of Europe at the Russian Academy of Sciences, stated that Donald Trump admires the British monarchy but his April visit to Washington did not alter his views on the Ukraine crisis. Gromyko noted that while the British side considered the monarch's visit successful, it lacked significant political impact.
Italy begins celebrations for Republic Day, marking 80 years since the 1946 referendum that abolished the monarchy. Events include opening Quirinale gardens to vulnerable populations, a solemn changing of the guard, and a concert for accredited mission heads.
UK police are investigating a song by rapper 021kid (Tony Mohraz) that incites violence against the MEK and other groups. This highlights a growing conflict within the Iranian diaspora in London between monarchist supporters and the MEK, leading to scuffles and intimidation.
Malaysia's internet regulator has ordered TikTok to take immediate action against "offensive and defamatory" content targeting the country's monarchy, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images. The MCMC cited the platform's failure to adequately address previous complaints and warned of further action if responsibilities are not upheld.
The UK monarchy faces its first funding cut since 2012 due to reduced Sovereign Grant, coupled with heightened scrutiny over financial transparency following the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal, with MPs set to investigate Crown Estate leases and value for money.
King Charles III's US state visit has been hailed as a remarkable diplomatic success after he delivered a speech to Congress receiving 12 standing ovations. The King's address covered Ukraine, NATO, climate change, and the Royal Navy, with commentators noting his subtle digs at President Trump while maintaining charm. Despite low pre-visit expectations - with only a third of Brits expecting positive impact - the speech drew praise from republicans, conservatives, and historians alike, with some comparing it to Winston Churchill's wartime rhetoric.
The murder of Iran-born activist Masood Masjoody in British Columbia has intensified fears among Iranian diaspora figures, with recipients of threatening messages blaming the monarchist movement led by exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. Masjoody, who had accused two fellow activists of plotting to kill him, disappeared in early February and was found dead in mid-March, with first-degree murder charges filed. The case has exposed deepening divisions in the diaspora over the war and Iran's future leadership, as multiple activists report receiving threatening messages.
