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Is the royal family a net gain or a net loss to the British taxpayer?
I think it's difficult to measure their exact impact, but there are certainly expenses associated with maintaining the royal family's lifestyle that are covered by taxpayers. Do you know where this money goes?
Yes, the royal family is allocated a Sovereign Grant which goes towards their official duties such as travel expenses, palace upkeep, and staff salaries. The grant is funded by the government and is a percentage of the profits made from the Crown Estate, which is a portfolio of properties owned by the monarch.