Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Royal Family: Official Residences
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy that income from ticket sales for entry to royal palaces is received by the Treasury.
- Answer
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As set out in the Sovereign Grant framework agreement, the Royal Household seeks to optimise income from non-Treasury sources where this is consistent with the main functions of the Sovereign Grant. In line with this, it charges the Royal Collection Trust for the use of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle for public admissions. This income is used to supplement the Sovereign Grant to support official activities, reducing the requirement for public funding.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15361
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Income Treasury Official residences Sales Royal family Tickets
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- 2026-07-10 11:21:24 +0100
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