Archive · 2 Jul 2025
King Charles to Retire Royal Train, Prioritizes Palace Repairs
King Charles is stopping the use of the Royal Train to save money, with plans for retirement by 2027.
The Royal Family is set to spend £100 million of public money on Buckingham Palace repairs, part of a larger project.
The Royal Family's funding from the government is increasing.
While the train's use is being phased out, royal travel costs overall have increased, reaching the highest level since the pandemic.
Additionally, asbestos removal at Buckingham Palace has added to repair costs.
King Charles will retire the Royal Train by 2027 to save money.
The Royal Family plans to spend £100 million of public money on Buckingham Palace repairs.
Royal travel costs rose by £500,000 to £4.7 million, the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Royal Family received £86.3 million from public funds in 2024, rising to £132.1 million annually.
Asbestos removal during Buckingham Palace repairs cost £2.2 million so far.
- Who
- King Charles and the British Royal Family.
- What
- King Charles to retire the Royal Train to cut costs and Buckingham Palace repairs.
- When
- The Royal Train will be retired by 2027.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To save money and allocate funds to projects such as Buckingham Palace repairs.
- Royal Train End Date
- 2027
- Buckingham Palace Repairs
- £100 million
- Sovereign Grant (Next Two Years)
- £132.1 million annually
- Asbestos Removal Cost
- £2.2 million
- Royal Travel Cost Increase
- £500,000
