The Duchy of Lancaster in the northwestern part of England, as well as the Duchy of Cornwall in the southwestern part of the country (which was owned by the current heir to the throne, that is, until last September, Charles III), brought huge profits to the monarchy. British monarch. In the UK, the estates of those who die intestate or descendants are usually given to the state – but the Duchies are an exception.
Third. In recent years, Karolyi has raised tens of millions of pounds sterling – billions converted into forints Thanks to a medieval edict known as “bona vacantia,” or “goods at disposal,” which dates back to feudal times.
The British royal family has long maintained that the proceeds of the dead, after deducting expenses, are donated to charities. However, the left-wing Guardian newspaper – referring to the duchy documents it obtained – claims so
Only a small percentage of income actually goes to charity.
According to the newspaper, the money will be used to finance the renovation of properties owned by the king. According to the document, the funds can be used, among other things, for townhouses, holiday homes, country houses and agricultural buildings. They pointed out that these properties were rented by the British royal family to make a profit.
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