All Services Writing & Translation Articles & News Queen Elizabeth News $40/hr · Starting at $40 The Duke and Duchess' visit to Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas in March by the Voyager minister jet cost £226,383 and included the cost of planning a trip to the three countries by royal staff.William and Kate received a warm welcome in the Caribbean but faced protests from those calling for an apology and reparations for slavery.Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, said as planned the shortfall between the £102.4 million spent on the monarchy and the £86.3 Sovereign Grant, used to fund official duties and building work, was met by drawing on reserves and supplementary income from sources like the Royal Collection Trust, which opens royal residences to the public.Sir Michael, who is responsible for the financial management of the Royal Household, said: "The Sovereign Grant shows increased net expenditure at 102.4 million, up 17%, with the majority of the increased spend coming on the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme, which saw a 41% increase in spend to £54.6 million."Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, has called for what it claims is the "true cost of the monarchy" to be reported in the accounts About $40/hr · Ongoing Download Resume The Duke and Duchess' visit to Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas in March by the Voyager minister jet cost £226,383 and included the cost of planning a trip to the three countries by royal staff.William and Kate received a warm welcome in the Caribbean but faced protests from those calling for an apology and reparations for slavery.Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, said as planned the shortfall between the £102.4 million spent on the monarchy and the £86.3 Sovereign Grant, used to fund official duties and building work, was met by drawing on reserves and supplementary income from sources like the Royal Collection Trust, which opens royal residences to the public.Sir Michael, who is responsible for the financial management of the Royal Household, said: "The Sovereign Grant shows increased net expenditure at 102.4 million, up 17%, with the majority of the increased spend coming on the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme, which saw a 41% increase in spend to £54.6 million."Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, has called for what it claims is the "true cost of the monarchy" to be reported in the accounts Skills & Expertise Article EditingArticle WritingArts WritingBlog WritingBusiness JournalismContent CurationEditorial WritingFeature WritingJournalismNews WritingNewspaper 0 Reviews This Freelancer has not received any feedback. Browse Similar Freelance Experts Blog Writing ServicesJournalistsArticle WritersContent CuratorsNewspaper WritersFeature WritersFinancial Securities AdvisorsInvestor Management ServicesNews WritersAdministrative Assistant