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How do royals earn money?

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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Questions this opens up

What is the Sovereign Grant? Do royals pay tax? What are royal patronages?

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Royal children's privacy Why appear on TV? What is MasterChef? What is 'Megxit'? Who pays for them now? Who are the Sussexes? Why did they leave? Why did they leave the UK?

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