Royal Mint, National Debt : The shocking truth about the royals’ finances – 9781785909924

In his irreverent and uncompromising bestseller… And What Do You Do?, former Minister of State and Privy Counsellor NormanBaker laid bare what the British royal family didn’t want us to know, namely itsextravagant use of public money and general bad behaviour. This sensational sequel goes even deeper inits analysis of royal finances, examining where the money comes from, how it isused and what has changed with the arrival of a new king. Amongst many other things, it reveals how afamily that was effectively bankrupt in 1760 is now one of the richest in thecountry; how they lobby governments and the media to maximise their profitsfrom the public purse; and how they take advantage of a uniquely beneficial taxand legislative regime. Packed with details on the acceptance of dodgydonations; the appropriation of official gifts for personal use; and theexploitation of public bodies including the NHS, churches and charities, whoare charged punitive rates for the use of Duchy-controlled land, this eye-openingexpose also includes a chapter on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and hismoney-making endeavours, including his friendships with convicted fraudsters,paedophiles and spies. Pulling no punches, this is the book theroyal family really don’t want you to read.