Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true that Members of the Royal Family sometimes spend thousands of pounds to make day trips for single events?
A decision to attend an event turns on its importance to a community or an entire region - or, as often happens where The Prince of Wales is concerned, the National interest as defined by the Government.
His Royal Highness plays an important role in helping the Government to nurture key relationships with international figures. Even in these high profile cases, where Britain’s relationships with other countries are promoted and protected, we always try to keep costs down as much as possible. However there are sometimes circumstances when the cheapest travel option is not appropriate.
Such circumstances might include the fact that the visit has to take place at a specific place and time, other commitments on the same day, and the practicability of other travel options. The costs are incurred in the course of their public duties and therefore covered by funds made specifically available for this purpose.