King Charles III and Prince William are set to publish their personal tax bills for the first time, in a move widely seen as a response to declining public support for the monarchy.
A poll published in the Sunday Telegraph suggests backing for the institution has fallen to its lowest level in thirty years, with younger voters particularly hostile.
Royal commentator Robert Jobson says the decision is clearly linked to the shifting public mood.
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Robert Jobson says the royal family is trying to demonstrate value for money, though different polls paint contrasting pictures of public support.
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Robert Jobson says the tax disclosure is part of a broader effort by the palace to address public concerns that go well beyond polling numbers.
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