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<p>The Sovereign Grant supports the Monarch’s official business, enabling The Queen
to discharge her duties as Head of State. It meets the central staff costs and running
expenses of Her Majesty’s official household. It also covers maintenance of the Royal
Palaces in England and the cost of travel undertaken by Members of the Royal Family
to carry out official engagements.</p><p> </p><p>Together, Members of the Royal Family
complete over 3,000 engagements a year across the UK - many more than The Queen could
undertake alone.</p><p> </p><p>There are no plans to extend the Grant to other Members
of the Royal Family in their own right.</p>
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