Royal refurb: Palace repairs add to monarchy cost

Published June 26, 2014 3:20pm ET



LONDON (AP) — Everyone says there are lots of hidden costs to owning a home. If you own a palace, the costs are royal.

That became evident when the Buckingham Palace released its accounts Thursday, which showed the monarchy cost British taxpayers 35.7 million pounds ($60.8 million) last year — 56 pence (just under $1) for everyone in the country.

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