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Princess Anne's secret loan to overhaul Gatcombe Park for family life

The Princess Royal has lived at Gatcombe Park since 1977, with renovations funded to keep the estate functional.
Channel 5’s documentary claims Anne took out a mortgage with her husband to fund renovations at Gatcombe Park.
Reported costs included a £40,000 bill for redecoration, plumbing, electrics, and damp issues at Gatcombe Park.
Renovations included reconfiguring the top floor to improve natural light in the bedrooms.
Anne funds ongoing work on the estate via the working farm on site, per the HELLO! report.
The article references royal leasing arrangements, noting some members lease residences from the Crown Estate or the Duchy of Cornwall.
The HELLO! piece cites Prince Harry’s mortgage experience as a comparable royal financing example.
The report highlights other royal housing topics, including Princess Kate and Prince William leasing Forest Lodge from the Crown Estate.
The article frames Gatcombe Park as a long-term family estate requiring ongoing renovations.
The HELLO! piece situates Gatcombe Park within broader royal housing dynamics, including royal family fiscal arrangements.

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