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A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merit of replacing the Sovereign Grant by a Royal Duties Grant similar to the former Civil List which would be considered and approved by Parliament annually.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merit of replacing the Sovereign Grant by a Royal Duties Grant similar to the former Civil List which would be considered and approved by Parliament annually.
The rules governing the Sovereign Grant are set out in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. This Act requires a review following every five-year period to ensure the percentage of Crown Estate profits used in the calculation of the Grant remains appropriate.
The most recent Sovereign Grant Review was published on 26 June this year. The Royal Trustees concluded that a reference rate of 20.5 per cent is appropriate for the funding formula from 2027-28 onwards, which equates to a 2027-28 Grant amount of £99.9 million, a reduction against the £137.9 million in 2026-27.
The Government is committed to bringing forward legislation to enable the Grant to be reset to that lower level from 2027-28 and will bring forward the Sovereign Grant Bill when parliamentary time allows. This Bill will also introduce a mechanism so that in future years, the Grant can be reduced from one year to the next, preventing inappropriately high funding without the need for further primary legislation. This legislation will enable further parliamentary debate to occur.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what factors she considered when considering the level of the core element of the Sovereign Grant.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what factors she considered when considering the level of the core element of the Sovereign Grant.
The 2026 Review of the Sovereign Grant by the Royal Trustees was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, which requires the Trustees to review the percentage used in the Sovereign Grant calculation formula.
In determining the appropriate percentage for the Sovereign Grant calculation formula, the Royal Trustees considered a range of factors. These included: how the Grant had been utilised since the previous review; the Royal Household's expected costs over the period 2027-28 to 2031-32, including planned maintenance work on the Occupied Royal Palaces, replacement of ageing legacy systems to strengthen cyber security, and work to install energy-efficient heating systems; and the expected future level of The Crown Estate's revenue account profit. The Trustees also took account of the fact that funding would no longer be required for the Buckingham Palace Reservicing Programme.
The Royal Trustees determined that a reference rate of 20.5 per cent was appropriate for the funding formula. The legislation the Government is bringing forward proposes to apply this percentage in calculating the Grant for 2027-28, resulting in an annual Grant amount of £99.9 million, compared with £137.9 million in 2026-27.
To ask His Majesty's Government what mechanisms will be introduced in the Sovereign Grant Review to prevent overlap of funding between the Sovereign Grant and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in respect of (1) inbound state visits to the UK, (2) outbound visits by members of the Royal Family, and...
To ask His Majesty's Government what mechanisms will be introduced in the Sovereign Grant Review to prevent overlap of funding between the Sovereign Grant and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in respect of (1) inbound state visits to the UK, (2) outbound visits by members of the Royal Family, and...
Expenditure met from the Sovereign Grant and that met by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) budgets serve distinct purposes.
The Sovereign Grant provides funding to support the official duties of working Members of the Royal Family, including staff, overseas travel to conduct and prepare for outward State Visits and the maintenance of the Occupied Royal Palaces. The FCDO and other departments meet separate costs associated with the UK’s diplomatic activity, both in the UK and overseas.
The FCDO funds in-country arrangements for outward State Visits, including accommodation and wider hosting arrangements. For inward State Visits, the FCDO funds the accommodation of the visiting delegation, as well as gifts and certain ceremonial activity, such as the State Banquet.
For activity undertaken in respect of His Majesty’s role as Head of the Commonwealth, the Sovereign Grant, FCDO and other departments fund respective activities that support the UK’s diplomatic objectives. Costs associated exclusively with The King’s role as Head of the Commonwealth may be met by the host country or participating Commonwealth member states. As with inward and outward visits, there remains a clear distinction between funding provided by the Sovereign Grant, and the funding provided by the FCDO and other departments for Commonwealth-related activity.
To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord Livermore on 30 March (HL15749 and HL15750), on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; when they intend to lay that report before Parliament; and when...
To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord Livermore on 30 March (HL15749 and HL15750), on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; when they intend to lay that report before Parliament; and when...
As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant is taking place this year. Further detail will be announced in due course.
The Government is committed to bringing forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed. The Government will bring forward the Sovereign Grant Bill when parliamentary time allows.
To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to section 7 of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; and on what date they expect that report to be laid before Parliament.
To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to section 7 of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; and on what date they expect that report to be laid before Parliament.
As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant is taking place this year. Further detail will be announced in due course.
The Government is committed to bringing forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to adjust and reduce the Sovereign Grant in the next King's Speech.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to adjust and reduce the Sovereign Grant in the next King's Speech.
As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant is taking place this year. Further detail will be announced in due course.
The Government is committed to bringing forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 26 February 2025 (HL5095), what arrangements they are making for the review of the Sovereign Grant this year; and when they plan to bring forward the legislation to implement the reduction of the Sovereign Grant from financial year 2027-28.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 26 February 2025 (HL5095), what arrangements they are making for the review of the Sovereign Grant this year; and when they plan to bring forward the legislation to implement the reduction of the Sovereign Grant from financial year 2027-28.
As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant will take place this year. In addition, the Government has committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered alternative models for funding the duties of the Head of State, including a fixed annual budget subject to Parliamentary approval.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered alternative models for funding the duties of the Head of State, including a fixed annual budget subject to Parliamentary approval.
The requirements for reviewing the Sovereign Grant have been set by Parliament in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, sections 6 and 7.
The Government has also committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace Reservicing works are completed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the scope is of the review of the Sovereign Grant scheduled for 2026; and whether that review will include consideration of abolishing the Grant.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the scope is of the review of the Sovereign Grant scheduled for 2026; and whether that review will include consideration of abolishing the Grant.
The requirements for reviewing the Sovereign Grant have been set by Parliament in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, sections 6 and 7.
The Government has also committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace Reservicing works are completed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how often HM Treasury reviews (a) the level of the Sovereign Grant, and (b) what criteria are used in that review.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how often HM Treasury reviews (a) the level of the Sovereign Grant, and (b) what criteria are used in that review.
The requirements for reviewing the Sovereign Grant have been set by Parliament in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, sections 6 and 7.
The Government has also committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace Reservicing works are completed.
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for events that follow a demise of the crown.
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for events that follow a demise of the crown.
To ask His Majesty's Government when the terms of reference for the next review of the Sovereign Grant in April 2026 will be prepared; who will be responsible for preparing them; and what input will be invited from parliamentarians.
To ask His Majesty's Government when the terms of reference for the next review of the Sovereign Grant in April 2026 will be prepared; who will be responsible for preparing them; and what input will be invited from parliamentarians.
The requirements for the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant have been set by Parliament in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. This requires the Royal Trustees to consider what percentage of Crown Estate profits should be used in the calculation of the Sovereign Grant for the period from 2027, once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed. The Act requires that the Royal Trustees report is laid in Parliament, and any change in the percentage used given effect by Statutory Instrument agreed by the House of Commons. In addition, the government has committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28, which will enable further parliamentary debate on this issue.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reform the Sovereign Grant at the next review.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reform the Sovereign Grant at the next review.
As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant will take place in 2026. The government has committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Sovereign Grant for the 2026-27 financial year.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Sovereign Grant for the 2026-27 financial year.
The rules governing the Sovereign Grant have been set by Parliament in the Sovereign Grant Act 2011.
The Grant will be reviewed again in 2026 and the government is committed to bring forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.