Correspondent in London
We lend a lot to the Crown.
More than reason, but like everything related to the British monarchy, its fortune is the subject of many fantasies.
We hear it, we read it, many think that the queen was the richest woman in England.
Palaces, lands, jewels, the existence of the "Royals" would only be luxury if not always voluptuous.
The reality, however, is different and nuanced.
The royal family has its way of life, of course.
But for the most part, the sovereign has the enjoyment and management of royal property, not personal property.
Through the mechanism of the line of succession, the "royal fortune" - some elements of which date back to the 14th century - has just changed hands.
From the proclamation ceremony at Saint-James Palace on September 10, the new king reaffirmed the principles that govern these assets.
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I take this opportunity to confirm my wishes and intention to continue the tradition of returning hereditary income, including...
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