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Beatrice and Eugenie’s rents are paid by Charles from the Privy Purse, not taxpayer money, tying housing costs to private royal funds.
Rents for Beatrice and Eugenie relied on out-of-date market valuations, delaying true market alignment and producing below-market rents until recent reviews.
The NAO notes Beatrice and Eugenie’s long-standing arrangements were set during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and privately honoured by King Charles.

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Latest: NAO reports King Charles has been funding Beatrice and Eugenie’s below-market rents from private funds.
The rents were calculated on outdated market valuations for several years, according to the NAO.
Rents for Eugenie and Beatrice were 64% and 68% of 2026 open market values respectively.
Rent subsidies are paid by Charles from the Privy Purse, sourced from the Duchy of Lancaster.
The NAO did not disclose exact amounts due to privacy concerns.
Beatrice and Eugenie are non-working royals with regular jobs, and their rents align with property valuations.
The Crown Estate defended lease dealings as guided by professional advice and market valuations.
Buckingham Palace emphasized transparency in Royal Household property arrangements.
The NAO said leases vary based on location, tenants, and purpose within occupied royal palaces.
The NAO highlighted the rents for Beatrice and Eugenie were below market values in recent years.
The report ties into broader scrutiny of royal housing arrangements and subsidies for non-working royals.
The NAO report also mentions other royal leases and the Crown Estate's involvement.

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Princess Kate and King Charles attend a St James's Palace reception marking Cancer Research UK's 125th anniversary.
Kate wore a red Rodarte dress with white hearts and spoke about cancer openly.
Angela Mollard described Kate’s cancer openness as liberating and uplifting for public awareness.
Davina McCall and Kate connected over cancer journeys during the broadcast segment.
The report linked Kate’s public appearance to ongoing cancer prevention and treatment initiatives.
Kate’s remission announcement in January 2025 was referenced in relation to her public duties.
King Charles continues cancer treatment alongside his wife’s public charity work.
Davina McCall's involvement is highlighted as part of the discussion on cancer journeys.
The coverage mentions Kate’s appearance drawing attention to Cancer Research UK's mission.
The event underscored collaborations between royal figures and cancer charities to support research.

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The NAO audit estimates the king could pay up to £278,000 annually in rent for Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal properties after discounts.
Rents for Beatrice and Eugenie are discounted to about 60% of open market prices due to security clearance needs, says the NAO.
The NAO report notes rents have been based on out-of-date open market valuations for several years.
Princess Beatrice’s apartment in St James’s Palace and Eugenie’s Ivy Cottage are covered by the privy purse, per the NAO report.
Crown Estate says leases with royal family members were agreed with independent, professional advice and open market valuations.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the report helps contextualize several points about royal properties.
The Sovereign Grant covers official duties and palace upkeep, funded by public funds.
The report notes Eugenie and Beatrice lived together at St James’s Palace from 2008 and Eugenie moved to Kensington Palace in 2018.
The NAO report includes criticism from Norman Baker that non-working royals should not be subsidised by the Duchy of Lancaster.
The NAO indicates rents relate to maintenance and operational costs covered by the Sovereign Grant for the homes.

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