The Palace was accused of lying by claiming she was "resting at Windsor" while she was actually in hospital for "preliminary investigations".
By performing her duties in her advanced years, she is protecting her legacy while lining up the future of the monarchy.
By performing her duties in her advanced years, she is protecting her legacy while lining up the future of the monarchy.
But it is hardly easy as she knows Charles does not command the respect that she does while the position of Camilla in the next reign will be fraught with problems.
There is a feeling that hiding royal secrets for decades is out of step in a modern democracy - and sealing royal wills, such as Prince Philip's, gives rise to speculation about the family's private wealth.
The Sovereign Grant accounts showed that the monarchy cost £87.5million in 2020/21 but the true cost of security remains a secret. When factored in, estimates of the Royal Family's cost run as high as £345million.
Then there are the escalating costs of travel, as Charles and other royals are fond of using helicopters - while campaigning against climate change. - Then the article has to mention H&M. Sorry they are not there to be abused Margaret Holder.
Also. #QueenElizabeth's main home has 78 bathrooms. archive.md/hP59E
The actual cost of this round-the-clock security is kept tightly under wraps—for security reasons. But McClure said its "more than likely" in the order of £100 million ($128 million) per year. archive.md/epn3d
"Revealing specific costs could expose security weaknesses, McClure added. Even announcing the total sum has risen or fallen, year on year, is a risk." But the media did this to Harry and Meghan for years.
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