Public funding for the Royal Household has increased over threefold since 2012, reaching 132 million, primarily due to extensive repair work at Buckingham Palace. The Sovereign Grant, established in 2012, now covers the monarchy's official duties, with major expenses being property maintenance and staff payroll. Critics, including Lord Turnbull, have questioned the grant's calculations, yet it remains within a reasonable range compared to other heads of state. Buckingham Palace cites a 10-year, 369 million modernization project as the main driver of increased funding, focusing on essential facility upgrades.
Since the Sovereign Grant's introduction in 2012, public funding for the Royal Household has drastically increased, reaching 132 million due to extensive building work at Buckingham Palace.
Royal aides justify the increased Sovereign Grant, stating it reflects necessary renovations, and claim the monarchy delivers good value despite criticisms of spending.
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