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Tell that to the government who get the money from the crown. They need to do something about it.

It's been open for guided tours since 1993.

No, just a pensioner trying to get by. Btw, I hope you were just as vociferous about the £7 billion being spent on the Houses of Parliament or the big conglomerates that don't pay their taxes. I'd join in on that. That would help our homeless, far more.

The surplus revenue is public money because the Royals gave it to the Treasury in lieu of taxes. It was agreed with George IV, many many years ago. It works. For those that want a trimmed down royalty, only the Queen & Prince Philip get paid. For those who think about charity, Prince William...

Excellent last sentence, especially the last five words.

You didn't read the last paragraph of the article you linked.

I've been inside, and didn't have to pay. I was invited to a garden party.

Off to the Amex now. Up the Albion x

Yes, I've noticed that when we go on holiday to the Vendee every year.

That's what's paid back. The Treasury receives the money from the Crown Estates, and pays the Sovereign Grant and upkeep from that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Estate

My son in law runs lots of marathons for Shelter. It's a great organisation. Your problem is with the government.

The French president lives at the Élysée Palace, so they fund both.

Bless you. My son and daughter have worked really hard, and are a lot richer than I have ever been. They are more likely to be looking after me, than the opposite.

The Crown Estates. The Queen receives 15% back of what she donates to the Treasury, in the form of the Sovereign Grant. But then you know that because I have mentioned it countless times before. Come on Albion, beat Villa tonight.

If my son or daughter were in need, then I would house and feed them. They would never have to rely on charities because I would put family first. I agree the government should be sorting out housing and welfare benefits, instead of lining their own pockets and the banks.

Buckingham Palace doesn't belong to the Royal family, it belongs to the state. I assume that the relative presidents don't have to pay for refurbishment to the White House or the Élysée Palace.