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Sovereign Grant Bill

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

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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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30 Mar 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to section 7 of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; and on what date they expect that report to be laid be

Why linked: Written question directly on Sovereign Grant Act 2011 section 7 review timing, relevant to pre-legislative scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to section 7 of the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; and on what …

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24 Mar 2026 | Other HM Treasury linked direct

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

Why linked: Royal Trustees report on 2026-27 Sovereign Grant – directly relevant to the 2026 bill and funding settlement

Royal Trustees report on 2026-27 Sovereign Grant – directly relevant to the 2026 bill and funding settlement

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

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 26 February 2025 (HL5095), what arrangements they are making for the review of the Sovereign Grant this year; and when they plan to bring forward the legislation to implem

Why linked: Written question on arrangements for 2026 Sovereign Grant review – directly relevant to pre-legislative scrutiny

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 26 February 2025 (HL5095), what arrangements they are making for the review of the Sovereign Grant this year; and when they plan to bring forward the …

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2025

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16 Dec 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Finances of the Monarchy

Why linked: Commons research briefing on Finances of the Monarchy including Sovereign Grant – analytic context for bill

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9807) A research briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.

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29 Oct 2025 | Committee report Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Letter to the Chief Executive and Second Commissioner, The Crown Estate and the Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury relating to Lease arrangements for Royal Lodge, 29 October 20205

Why linked: Committee letter to Crown Estate and HM Treasury on Royal Lodge lease arrangements; substantive correspondence on Royal Household property and funding administration within scope

Direction: from_committee

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4 Jul 2025 | Other HM Treasury linked evidence

Sovereign Grant accounts

Why linked: Filled the "Royal Household accounts and transparency reporting" gap via web research

This collection brings together Sovereign Grant annual reports and accounts.

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4 Mar 2025 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government when the terms of reference for the next review of the Sovereign Grant in April 2026 will be prepared; who will be responsible for preparing them; and what input will be invited from parliamentarians.

Why linked: Written question on terms of reference for April 2026 Sovereign Grant review – directly relevant to bill pre-legislative process

To ask His Majesty's Government when the terms of reference for the next review of the Sovereign Grant in April 2026 will be prepared; who will be responsible for preparing them; and what input will be invited from parliamentarians.

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27 Feb 2025 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Sovereign Grant for the 2026-27 financial year.

Why linked: Written question requesting assessment of merits of 2026-27 review – relevant policy consideration

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Sovereign Grant for the 2026-27 financial year.

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2024

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17 Sep 2024 | Ministerial letter HM Treasury linked direct

Crown Estate Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Livermore to the Earl of Devon regarding questions raised during the second reading: borrowing and investment powers and parliamentary oversight, original limits on investment in the Crown Estate Act 1961, statutory transfer to the Crown Estate's capital account, Great British Energy and location of energy projects, procurement regulations, and progress on marine net gain.

Why linked: Lord Livermore's Crown Estate Bill correspondence to the Earl of Devon — explains the section 2(4) Crown Estate Act 1961 capital/revenue mechanism on which the Sovereign Grant formula's revenue base depends, and same lead Treasury minister.

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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 | Announcement HM Treasury linked direct

Sovereign Grant recalculated as offshore wind profits rise

Why linked: News announcement on Sovereign Grant recalculation and Crown Estate profits – explains funding mechanism basis

The Royal Trustees have today (20 July) published their review of the Sovereign Grant which sets the proportion of The Crown Estate’s net profits used to calculate the amount of government funding to support His Majesty The King.

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14 Jul 2023 | Research HM Treasury linked evidence

Royal Household spending and accountability

Why linked: Filled the "Royal Household accounts and transparency reporting" gap via web research

Our report describes the role of public money in financing the Royal Household and how the funds are used. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['HM Treasury'] | Topics: ['Accountability and oversight', 'Grants and funds', 'Money and tax', 'Project and service …

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2022

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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: 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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2021

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2020

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2013

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10 Oct 2013 | Research HM Treasury linked direct

The Sovereign Grant

Why linked: NAO memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee on the Sovereign Grant (October 2013) — the first independent audit of the post-2011 framework's operation and a directly relevant scrutiny baseline for the 2026 Bill.

The National Audit Office has today supplied a memorandum to the Public Accounts Committee on the Sovereign Grant and its financial management. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['HM Treasury'] | Topics: ['Royal Household', 'Society and culture']

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2011

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3 Oct 2011 | Debate linked direct

Sovereign Grant Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Sovereign Grant Bill second reading 2011 – original legislative history and policy intent

Second Reading (and remaining stages) 15:06:00 Moved by Lord Sassoon: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Shutt of Greetland: My Lords, I have it in command from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the …

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14 Jul 2011 | Debate linked direct

Sovereign Grant Bill (Allocation of Time)

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Sovereign Grant Bill allocation of time 2011 – legislative procedure context

14:31:00 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr George Osborne): I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the proceedings on the Sovereign Grant Bill: Timetable 1.–(1) Notwithstanding the practice of the House as to the interval between …

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12 Jul 2011 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Sovereign Grant Bill

Why linked: Parliament research briefing on original 2011 Sovereign Grant Bill – foundational legislative history

Type: Research Briefing (RP11-57) The Sovereign Grant Bill concerns the way in which the monarchy is funded. It seeks to replace the Civil List and other grants that support the Queen’s official duties with a new Sovereign Grant, based on …

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