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How often do The Prince and The Duchess travel overseas?
There are normally two official overseas tours each year, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn.
These visits are undertaken at the request of...
Will The Duchess become Queen when The Prince becomes King?
As was explained at the time of their wedding in April 2005, it is intended that The Duchess will be known as HRH The Princess Consort when The...
Why doesn't the Duchy of Cornwall pay corporation tax?
Only companies pay corporation tax. The Duchy is not a company, it is a trust which was set up to generate income for Princes of Wales. The Prince...
Does The Prince of Wales pay tax?
Yes. The Prince of Wales pays income tax at the 50 per cent rate on his income from the Duchy of Cornwall, after his business-related costs are...
Who pays for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry?
The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, do not receive a Civil List or a Parliamentary...
What is Duchy Originals? Is it anything to do with the Duchy of Cornwall?
Duchy Originals is a company which The Prince of Wales set up in 1990, principally to sell organic food products. Since then, it has become...
How many people work for The Prince of Wales's Household?
The Prince of Wales employs 158.9 full-time equivalent staff. Of these, 132.8 support Their Royal Highnesses, including The Duke and Duchess of...
As an environmental leader, why does The Prince of Wales drive around in a Bentley and own an Aston Martin?
The Prince does not own or choose to drive around in a Bentley. The car is required for some engagements for security reasons and is owned by the...
How are The Prince and The Duchess's official activities funded?
The vast majority of Their Royal Highnesses’ activities are paid for out of The Prince’s income from the Duchy of Cornwall, the private...
What do the personal staff do?
The majority of the personal staff work on the farm and estate, or in the garden, at Highgrove. The remainder ensure the smooth running of the Royal...