<p>From palace homes for non-working royals to "peppercorn" rents and subletting arrangements, the fallout from a major royal property investigation continues. This week on <em>The Royals</em>, Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by <em>The Times</em> investigations reporter George Greenwood to examine why the National Audit Office report has struck such a chord. They discuss reports that the King is reviewing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s rent arrangements, and Prince William’s hints at reform when he becomes king. So, what could this mean ahead of the renewal of the Sovereign Grant and a parliamentary inquiry into royal finances? And how much of this stems from the public outcry over Andrew’s Royal Lodge lease?</p><br><p>Have a question about royal finances? Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theroyals@thetimes.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theroyals@thetimes.co.uk</a>.</p><br><p>You can donate to Roya’s racing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support through <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/roya-nikkhah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JustGiving</a>.</p><br><p>Image: Getty</p><br><p>Producer: Robert Wallace</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia</p><br><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/property-deals-monarchy-andrew-tjk2m7ts9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cosy property deals hurt the monarchy - here's how to fix them</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Royals

The Times

Who gets to live in royal palaces — and who pays for it?

JUN 11, 202630 MIN
The Royals

Who gets to live in royal palaces — and who pays for it?

JUN 11, 202630 MIN

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<p>From palace homes for non-working royals to "peppercorn" rents and subletting arrangements, the fallout from a major royal property investigation continues. This week on <em>The Royals</em>, Kate Mansey and Roya Nikkhah are joined by <em>The Times</em> investigations reporter George Greenwood to examine why the National Audit Office report has struck such a chord. They discuss reports that the King is reviewing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s rent arrangements, and Prince William’s hints at reform when he becomes king. So, what could this mean ahead of the renewal of the Sovereign Grant and a parliamentary inquiry into royal finances? And how much of this stems from the public outcry over Andrew’s Royal Lodge lease?</p><br><p>Have a question about royal finances? Get in touch: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p><br><p>You can donate to Roya’s racing challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support through <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/roya-nikkhah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JustGiving</a>.</p><br><p>Image: Getty</p><br><p>Producer: Robert Wallace</p><br><p>Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia</p><br><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/property-deals-monarchy-andrew-tjk2m7ts9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cosy property deals hurt the monarchy - here's how to fix them</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>