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Are the reports that The Duchess is still a smoker true?
No. The Duchess of Cornwall gave up smoking many years ago.
Does The Prince of Wales intend to have a multi-faith Coronation?
Contrary to some press reports claiming that The Prince wants to hold a multi-faith Coronation when he becomes King, His Royal Highness has not been...
How many engagements do The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall undertake each year?
In 2006-07, The Prince of Wales conducted 632 official engagements, of which 86 were overseas. The Duchess of Cornwall undertook 222, of which 60...
Does The Prince of Wales conduct any engagements in place of The Queen?
Yes he does. Every year The Prince conducts a number of investitures at Buckingham Palace, as well as receiving overseas heads of state and prime...
How often do The Prince and The Duchess travel overseas?
There are normally two official overseas tours each year, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn. For example, in 2006 Their Royal Highnesses...
Will The Duchess become Queen when The Prince becomes King?
As was explained at the time of their wedding in April 2005, it is intended that The Duchess will be known as HRH The Princess Consort when The...
Does The Duchess of Cornwall really only cost public funds just over £2,000, as has been reported in the media?
The vast majority of the expenses which The Duchess incurs are paid for by The Prince of Wales out of his private income. The only time that The...
Why doesn't the Duchy of Cornwall pay corporation tax?
Only companies pay corporation tax. The Duchy is not a company, it is a trust which was set up to generate income for Princes of Wales. The Prince...
Does The Prince of Wales pay tax?
Yes. The Prince of Wales pays income tax at the 40% rate on his income from the Duchy of Cornwall, after his business-related costs are deducted. His...
Who pays for Princes William and Harry?
Both Prince William and Prince Harry receive a salary from the British Army. Any additional costs are met by The Prince of Wales or from their own...