Frogmore 'just the start' of plans to slim monarchy
The Independent|March 26, 2023
King Charles III has put into motion his plan to slim down the monarchy, with the eviction of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from Frogmore Cottage signalling "just the start", it has been reported.
KATE NG
Frogmore 'just the start' of plans to slim monarchy

The monarch, who is set to be crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla in just six weeks, reportedly wishes to end subsidised rents for members of the royal family over the next five years.

The expectation for royals to fund their own homes apparently also extends to working royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

One source was quoted as saying that the King "is not some sort of housing association for distant relatives".

It comes after reports that the Duke of York may have to move out of his current residence, the Royal Lodge, with the King offering him the keys to Frogmore Cottage instead.

Sources close to Buckingham Palace told the Evening Standard that vice-admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the household, and Sir Michael Stevens, keeper of the privy purse, will be put in charge of a period of transition after the coronation.

Meanwhile, Camilla will reportedly ensure the royal household will adhere to the "Clarence House way" of operating.

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