Where does the King get his money?
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is expected to be dependent on his brother, King Charles III, for his home and money after being stripped of his "prince" title and asked to leave his mansion. The King is understood to be funding Andrew's new accommodation himself and to be making "appropriate private provision" as he moves from Royal Lodge. The Royal Family receives tens of millions of pounds each year from the Sovereign Grant and uses it to cover the cost of official duties, but this is not the King's only source of income.
How much is the Sovereign Grant?
In 2025-26, the Sovereign Grant, which provides state funding for the monarchy, increased to £132.1m, following a sharp rise in profits for the Crown Estate. The figure in 2024-25 was £86.3 million, for the fourth consecutive year.
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