The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances

The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances

Published: June 26, 2026

Duration: 45:55

Today, King Charles has become the first monarch ever to reveal their tax bill: £12.9 million.

The King has broken royal precedent by publishing some of his finances, revealing that he is in the top 100 of UK taxpayers. But we still don’t know much about his income, or how this tax bill was calculated. The accounts also show that the main source of annual public funding for the Royals will nearly double within three years. Adam speaks to Senior Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph.

He’s also joined by Ailbhe Rea, Political editor of the New State...