Monarchy to get £45m funding boost as Crown Estate profits top £1bn
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 () From a bumper income on the way for the royal family, to the King's new solar panels and helicopters, and Prince William keeping his Duchy of Cornwall team on their toes on WhatsApp, it's all come out in the annual royal finance report.
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Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is confident household bills will come down as part of the government's drive to deliver the publicly owned energy firm GB Energy. Sky News
The government is teaming up with the Crown Estate to roll out new offshore wind farm developments as part of its Great British Energy plan. Sky News Also reported by •FT.com
BBC Local News: North-East Scotland and Northern Isles -- GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects BBC Local News Also reported by •BBC News •City A.M. •FT.com
Profits at the Crown Estate doubled thanks to offshore wind deals, while visitors to royal palaces are almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Brisbane Times