Anti-Monarchy Group Claims Royal Family Costs UK Taxpayers £510m Annually

Republic argues true costs far exceed official figures, citing security expenses and lost revenue from royal estates.

Republic, an anti-monarchy organization, claims the Royal Family costs taxpayers £510 million annually, nearly six times the official £86 million Sovereign Grant.
The group estimates £150 million is spent on royal security alone, a figure not included in the official Sovereign Grant calculations.
Republic also highlights £96 million in potential commercial revenue lost due to royal residences not being fully utilized by the state.
The Sovereign Grant is set to rise from £86.3 million in 2024-25 to £132 million in 2025-26, driven by increased profits from the Crown Estate.
Republic calls for a drastic reduction in royal funding, proposing a fixed annual salary for the King and a total budget of £5-£10 million for the monarchy.