Policy Threads

2026

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names 'Sovereign Grant Bill' in legislative programme

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked commitment

King's Speech announces Sovereign Grant Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Sovereign Grant Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill on the Sovereign Grant, the statutory funding framework for the monarchy.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)

24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant 2026-27

Why linked: Policy paper detailing the Sovereign Grant amount for 2026-27 – foundational to bill development

The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2026-27

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Act 2011: Report of the Royal T… (14pp)

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2025

5 events

5 Aug 2025 | Guidance HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: guidance

Why linked: Guidance on the Sovereign Grant supporting official duties – relevant framework material

Guidance on the Sovereign Grant, which supports the official duties of The King.

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4 Jul 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2023-24

Why linked: Sovereign Grant and Reserve annual report and accounts 2023-24 – Royal Household transparency and funding accountability

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve… (135pp)

4 Jul 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Why linked: Sovereign Grant and Reserve annual report and accounts 2024-25 – recent financial accounts and spending

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accou… (165pp)

20 Mar 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: Report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant 2025-26 (Accessible)

Why linked: Royal Trustees report for 2025-26 – recent precedent for funding reviews and indexation

Royal Trustees report for 2025-26 – recent precedent for funding reviews and indexation

In response to: Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant Review 2025…

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20 Mar 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant Review 2025-26

Why linked: Royal Trustees report detailing Sovereign Grant amount for 2025-26 – recent comparable review

The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2025-26.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Act 2011: Report of the Royal T… (14pp)

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2024

4 events

24 Jul 2024 | Policy paper HM Treasury The Crown Estate evidence

The Crown Estate Office annual report and financial statements 2023 to 2024

Why linked: Filled the "Crown Estate financial statements and asset valuations" gap via web research

The Crown Estate Office has published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

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24 Jul 2024 | Policy paper HM Treasury The Crown Estate evidence

The Crown Estate annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024

Why linked: Filled the "Crown Estate financial statements and asset valuations" gap via web research

The Crown Estate has published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Crown Estate Integrated Annual Report and A… (178pp)

25 Mar 2024 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant for 2024-25

Why linked: Royal Trustees report for 2024-25 – precedent for statutory review process and funding formula

The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2024-25.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal T… (14pp)

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17 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Change of Percentage) Order 2024

Why linked: Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Change of Percentage) Order 2024 – statutory instrument operationalising the formula

Each financial year the Sovereign Grant is paid by the Treasury to His Majesty. The amount of Sovereign Grant is determined in accordance with a formula in section 6(1) of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (c. 15) and is linked …

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2023

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20 Jul 2023 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant Review 2023

Why linked: Report of Royal Trustees on 2023 Sovereign Grant Review – recent statutory review establishing precedent

Guidance on the Sovereign Grant, which supports the official duties of His Majesty The King.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign G… (28pp)

29 Jun 2023 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023

Why linked: Sovereign Grant annual report and accounts 2022-23 – Royal Household financial transparency

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve… (132pp)

29 Mar 2023 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant for 2023-24

Why linked: Royal Trustees report for 2023-24 – establishes pattern of statutory reviews and indexation

The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2023-24.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal T… (14pp)

2022

4 events

12 Sep 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Duration of Sovereign Grant Provisions) Order 2022

Why linked: Duration of Sovereign Grant Provisions Order 2022 – statutory instrument extending Act provisions

The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (“the Act”) makes provision for the payment of a Sovereign Grant to the Sovereign each financial year. The purpose of the Sovereign Grant for a financial year is to provide resources for use for that …

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12 Sep 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Duration of Sovereign Grant Provisions) Order 2022

Why linked: Duplicate of 40054 – statutory instrument extending Act provisions

The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (“the Act”) makes provision for the payment of a Sovereign Grant to the Sovereign each financial year. The purpose of the Sovereign Grant for a financial year is to provide resources for use for that …

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30 Jun 2022 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022

Why linked: Sovereign Grant annual report and accounts 2021-22 – historical financial reporting

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve… (129pp)

28 Mar 2022 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant for 2022-23

Why linked: Royal Trustees report for 2022-23 – comparative data on funding mechanism

The report details the amount of the Sovereign Grant for 2022-23.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Sovereign Grant Act 2011 Report of the Royal Tr… (17pp)

2021

1 event

24 Jun 2021 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021

Why linked: Sovereign Grant annual report and accounts 2020-21 – historical accounts

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve… (116pp)

2020

1 event

28 Sep 2020 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2019 to 2020

Why linked: Sovereign Grant annual report and accounts 2019-20 – historical accounts

This document contains the Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve annual report and accounts 2019 to 2020.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve… (110pp)