Curious about how much it costs to keep the Royals's digs looking Regal? A cool 7.2 million pounds ($10.9 million) annually, according to this report from the UK National Audit Office. After examining maintenance programs at Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Windsor Castle, the Royal Mews, and Windsor Home Park, the Audit Office found "good value for money had been achieved." Not the least, one suspects, because of the massive revenues associated with these tourist destinations. The full text of the 34-page report, along with an executive summary, are available at the above URLS.
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