Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeThe Queen is facing up to huge cuts to the millions of pounds she receives from taxpayers each year as the UK recovers from the Covid crisis. Last year the Queen received £82.4 million from taxpayers - a sum unlikely to be matched when a new arrangement is struck. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step away from the Firm and Prince Andrew stepping back from public duties have seen costs fall. The pal pointed out that the couple said they wanted to achieve financial independence when they quit the royal family. "The prince continued to provide Harry and Meghan with financial support after their move to America, while they found their feet.”

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2021 21:09 UTC