Royal Train a Relic of the Past: King Charles Signals the End
King Charles plans to retire Britain's royal train by 2027 due to its high costs and declining usage. This decision coincides with an increase in monarchy funding from the soaring Crown Estate revenues. The Royal Household seeks to modernize and reallocate funds for necessary repairs and maintenance.
King Charles has announced the retirement of Britain's royal train by 2027, citing its dwindling relevance and high cost of maintenance. The decision comes as monarchy's public funding is set to rise by 46 million pounds due to increased revenue from the Crown Estate.
The royal train, with historical roots tracing back to Queen Victoria's era, saw limited usage with only two trips last year costing nearly 80,000 pounds. James Chalmers, the king's treasurer, emphasized the need to prioritize future-focused funding and bid farewell to the train that has been a significant part of national heritage.
This announcement comes amidst revelations of increased profits from the Crown Estate, expected to raise sovereign funding from 86.3 million to 132 million pounds in the next two years. The funds will aid in completing essential Buckingham Palace repairs and maintaining other historic sites.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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