Article 63RTZ Windfarm windfall set to spark debate about funding of UK monarchy

Windfarm windfall set to spark debate about funding of UK monarchy

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Jon Ungoed-Thomas
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Demand for leases of land for renewable energy projects is set to generate hundreds of millions for the crown estate

The royal family stands to benefit from a huge windfall from the boom in offshore energy, potentially sparking a debate about funding the monarchy.

The Treasury has confirmed that an official review of the sovereign grant, which stands at 86.3m a year, is ongoing and is expected to come into effect from April next year. Officials say they want to ensure the funding is at appropriate" levels.

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