King Charles III to Meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican Visit

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Above: King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis on April 9, 2025, in Vatican City. Image copyright: Vatican/Getty Images

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The Royal Family delivers exceptional value through dedicated public service and strategic investments. Members completed over 1,900 engagements and welcomed 93,000 guests to official events, which shows an unwavering commitment to national unity and community impact. Smart financial management enabled increased property maintenance investments and sustainability initiatives, proving the monarchy's forward-thinking approach benefits Britain's future.

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Royal funding is a massive burden on taxpayers during tough economic times. The Sovereign Grant jumps to £132 million next year — a staggering 53% increase — while ordinary families face welfare cuts and financial hardship. The true cost exceeds £500 million annually, money that could be used to address pressing social needs instead of funding royal trips abroad. It's time to ask whether U.K. taxpayers should continue funding royal trips, or is it time to reassess public spending priorities?

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