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Crown Estate Profits Surge, Monarch Faces Tax Criticism

2/20/2026

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The Crown Estate reported profits of £1.1 billion, raising the Sovereign Grant by £132 million for the next financial year.
The Crown Estate is owned by the monarch and runs independently.
Dame Hodge criticized the monarchy for not paying capital gains or corporation tax.
A Duchy of Cornwall spokesperson defended operations as commercially driven and environmentally responsible.
The Duchy of Lancaster manages land and property assets under the King's oversight.

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The Crown Estate reported profits of £1.1 billion, raising the Sovereign Grant by £132 million for the next financial year.
The Crown Estate is owned by the monarch and runs independently.
Dame Hodge criticized the monarchy for not paying capital gains or corporation tax.
A Duchy of Cornwall spokesperson defended operations as commercially driven and environmentally responsible.
The Duchy of Lancaster manages land and property assets under the King's oversight.