Royal Audit

Net economic gain — 5-year average (2020–2024)
£0.00
raised for the UK economy so far this year
1 Jan 1 Jul 31 Dec
£0
raised today
£0
per hour, around the clock
£0.0000
per person so far this year
What does this mean?
More than it costs, every year.
The monarchy generates an average net economic gain of £283m annually — after all costs are deducted. That’s benefits from tourism, Royal Warrants, global media and more, minus the full recurring cost of the institution.
5-year average net gain: £283m/yr · £4.22 per person annually · Source: Brand Finance Monarchy Audit 2023
Your personal contribution
You pay 87p a year for the monarchy.
Based on the £55m Sovereign Grant divided across the UK's 67 million people. Drag to see what that buys compared to everyday things.
Your contribution 87p
1p87p
What else costs this much?
Less than a first-class stamp
A first-class stamp now costs £1.35. Your entire annual contribution to the monarchy — 87p — still comes in under the price of posting one letter.
Sovereign Grant 2024: £55m · UK population: 67m · Cost per person: 87p/yr · Source: Brand Finance Monarchy Audit 2023
Putting it in context
The monarchy costs £370m a year.
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Brand Finance Monarchy Audit 2023 · Monarchy recurring costs 2024: £370m