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Royal officials said on Thursday that Britain’s King Charles paid £30 million in taxes since 2022. This is the first time the figure has been made public, placing him among Britain’s top 100 taxpayers.
Officials also said that the king will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, ending nearly two centuries of the London landmark serving as the British monarchs primary residence.
Members of the royal family have promised greater transparency about their finances amid growing scrutiny and criticism since the death of Queen Elizabeth in 2022.
Charles’ decision not to live at Buckingham Palace and remain at Clarence House, his longstanding London home nearby, comes ahead of the completion next year of a $487m refurbishment to replace ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating systems.
