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Why British royals cost taxpayers millions

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Having a living fairy tale is shockingly expensive. The sovereign grant forces the public to cover the staggering upkeep of palaces, pageantry, and endless royal duties, effectively making the monarchy the highest-paid welfare recipients in the entire country.

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