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Public money for the royals' daily expenses is almost certainly set to decrease, marking a significant change. The Sovereign Grant, established in 2012, will see its first reduction, after a short-term increase paid for palace upkeep. Government finance officials anticipate a lower grant, a shift supported by a new Bill in the King's address this week.
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