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    The Queen Gets A Raise And Buckingham Palace Is Poised For An Upgrade

    It's expensive being royal. The queen is expected to get an annual payout of around $105 million by 2019 and palace repairs are a priority.
    by Amy Held Jun 27, 2017 1 minute

    Queen Elizabeth II is set to get a raise, with much of the money going toward sprucing up Buckingham Palace, reports the BBC.

    The annual so-called Sovereign Grant is ballooning

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