The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.

The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.

The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.

The former prince remains under scrutiny as Buckingham Palace finalises plans for his future as a commoner

According to The Guardian, the amount will reportedly be several times higher than his current $26,000 pension