The United Kingdom confirms the news that puts King Charles III in serious trouble

Charles III has been in the spotlight for his lifestyle and spending, reminiscent of the late Queen Elizabeth II, although with some differences. Unlike Elizabeth II, known for keeping an eye on every detail to avoid waste, Charles III seems to manage his finances with greater freedom. His coronation in May 2023 cost taxpayers at least 72 million pounds, an expense that sparked a controversial debate in an economic crisis context.

Inspiration from the Queen Mother

Tina Brown, author of Palace Papers, claims that Charles has chosen to follow the example of his grandmother, "who insisted on living with Edwardian grandeur and kept five homes with full staff." "Charles, according to senior officials, wanted to 'outdo Grandma in old-world elegance,'" she added. Even in details like the luggage he takes on his visits, Charles shows extreme top-level, sending furniture and personal items for his stays.

Details of his lifestyle

His wardrobe, with a collection of handmade suits and jerseys, is impressive, with garments exceeding 5,000 pounds each and jerseys reaching 1,000 pounds. His footwear is polished daily by a soldier, and his silk underwear is hand-washed, while neither he nor Camilla ever use washing machines for their clothes. His way of life is reminiscent in many ways of Elizabeth II, who also had extensive staff and luxurious tastes.

Elizabeth II was famous for her lavish dinners and her collection of jewelry and racehorses. When she passed away in 2002, she left an estimated fortune of 7 million pounds and had a team of 60 employees, many of them living in her residences. Elizabeth II was known for being unaware of the real cost of her lifestyle and not handling cash.

Changes in the crown's finances

Charles III has stated that he intends to cut expenses in the monarchy. In the last fiscal year, total spending exceeded 107 million pounds, surpassing the official allocation and using reserves to cover the deficit. Despite being wealthier than his mother, with a personal fortune estimated at 610 million pounds, he shows an intention to control expenses in some aspects.

The king is known for his luxurious travels, although recent tours have been less costly than those made by Elizabeth II. His visit to the Caribbean in 2019 cost more than 400,000 pounds; however, his trip to Australia and Samoa in 2024 was less than half in expense. The most expensive flight of the last fiscal year was his trip to Rwanda, costing nearly 187,000 pounds.