The investigation by UK media revealed that Britain's royal family profits from public bodies while enjoying significant tax exemptions, raising concerns over transparency and reform.
The Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall are accused of making millions from cash-strapped public bodies like the NHS, leading to calls for parliamentary review.
Critics argue the royal estates' revenues should benefit the public, with former lawmaker Norman Baker stating, 'These are Crown lands which belong to the public... all that money should be going into the Crown Estate.'
The incomes from the duchies, which have existed since the Middle Ages, significantly contribute to royal family activities but evade normal tax obligations.
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