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Senior royals like King Charles receive money from the Sovereign Grant, funded by taxpayers, to cover official expenses and property maintenance. Other royals, like Meghan and Harry now, earn income through private ventures, such as media deals and books. This shift was part of their move away from official royal duties, as mentioned in the story.
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