The Royals are ‘taking the Mickey’ | James O’Brien on LBC

After a Channel 4 investigation found that King Charles and Prince William have "earned millions" from contracts with cash-strapped public services and charities, James says 'this is one of the grimmest things I've read about my country'.

The claims suggest the Royal Family has broken government rules by renting out properties with poor energy efficiency ratings, as well as earning seven-figure sums through controversial, multi-year deals with public services.

The new details suggest that business deals with the NHS, schools and military have all helped fund the royals over the past year - and beyond.

It comes despite Buckingham Palace continuing to insist the royal estates are sustainable, despite the figures.

The Duchy of Lancaster and Cornwall both provide an income for the royals - the latter for the heir to the throne.

Both estates are exempt from paying Corporation Tax or Capital Gains Tax.

The King and Prince William also receive private incomes from the profit generated by their duchies.

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