The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall Annual Review 2015
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The Prince of Wales takes the salute during a military parade, following a commemoration service to mark the end of combat operations in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
14 August 2014 The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay attend the Ballater Highland Games to mark 150 years since its founding.
Further information at www.princeofwales.gov.uk
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ENGAGEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
The Annual Review covers the year to 31 March 2015 and aims to provide an overview of Their Royal Highness’s work and roles. It includes information about The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall’s official, ceremonial and charitable work, their visits throughout the UK and across the world, and key Household statistics - including financial and environmental data. The financial data also includes the official costs of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, for which The Prince of Wales is responsible. While there is no established constitutional role for The Heir to the Throne, The Prince of Wales seeks - with the support of his wife, The Duchess of Cornwall - to do all he can to make a difference for the better in the UK and internationally. The way His Royal Highness does so can be divided into two parts: undertaking official Royal duties in support of Her Majesty The Queen and on behalf of Her Majesty’s Governments, and by supporting charitable and civil causes which promote positive social and environmental outcomes.
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The Duchess of Cornwall with women affected by sexual exploitation at women’s shelter, Fundacion Camino A Casa, Mexico City.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
More information on all aspects of Their Royal Highnesses’s roles and work can be found at www.princeofwales.gov.uk.
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INCOME, EXPENDITURE AND STAFF
06 | The Prince’s charities 08 | The Duchess’s Charities 10 | Family 11 | faith 12 | The armed forces 14 | commonwealth 16 | Built Environment 17 | Science and Technology 18 | International 20 | Visits around the uk 22 | International Sustainability 23 | Letters 18 November 2015
The Prince of Wales meets young students at the recently renamed Royal Drawing School, London.
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Summary
A year of commemoration and commendation This year, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall joined people across the world in remembering some of the most significant and poignant events of the last century. The year was one of reflection and commemoration as the world remembered those who courageously gave their lives and put themselves in harm’s way during times of conflict. Among the anniversaries, 2014 witnessed the 100th year since the outbreak of the First World War and Their Royal Highnesses joined ceremonies across the country to mark the centenary. Their Royal Highnesses also accompanied Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. The Prince and The Duchess met many veterans from various regiments involved in the D-Day landings, including Glider Pilot and Parachute Regiments. Later in the year, Their Royal Highnesses also joined Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh alongside other members of the Royal Family, in a special service of remembrance, marking the conclusion of active British service in Afghanistan; recognising the contribution of our Armed Forces and honouring those who lost their lives. 2014 was also a year of commendation as Their Royal Highnesses celebrated the achievements of campaigners, volunteers and dedicated individuals working with charities and community groups to improve the lives of others. The Prince of Wales was joined by The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at a number of charity events including the Responsible Business Awards,
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run by Business in the Community and the inaugural Invictus Games, also attended by The Duchess of Cornwall.
and the official renaming of The Prince’s Drawing School as the Royal Drawing School, in recognition of its excellence.
In July, Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Dumfries House in Scotland for the first time to see the incredible progress made on the estate as it has grown to become a hub of charitable activity and a major asset to the local community. During the visit, Her Majesty toured and officially opened the fully restored Walled Garden, renamed ‘The Queen Elizabeth Garden’ in her honour.
The Duchess of Cornwall maintained her commitment to charities - working to support literacy, the arts, health, wellbeing and animal welfare. As well as visiting a number of these charities, Her Royal Highness hosted a reception to mark International Credit Union Day, invited children and their families from Helen & Douglas House to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House and met with the then Foreign Secretary, William Hague and Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Angelina Jolie, to discuss their campaign to end sexual violence.
Across the Realms, Commonwealth and rest of the world, The Prince and The Duchess continued to undertake duties in support of Her Majesty The Queen. In 2014-15, at the request of the British Government, Their Royal Highnesses made official visits to Mexico, Colombia, The United States of America, Qatar, The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Their Royal Highnesses were also welcomed, as members of The Canadian Royal Family, on an official visit to Canada, where they undertook a series of engagements in Halifax, Manitoba, and on Prince Edward Island. Their Royal Highnesses also met with several Heads of State during official visits, including Irish President Michael D. Higgins and the President of the United Mexican States, Señor Enrique Peña Nieto. It was also a busy year at home, where Their Royal Highnesses undertook nearly 600 engagements across the UK. There were some notable celebrations along the way, including The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s fifth anniversary, Accounting for Sustainability’s tenth anniversary
The Prince of Wales continued to use his unique position to help others. He has devoted most of his working life to helping individuals and organisations to make a difference for the better - in this country and across the globe. Through the work of his core Prince’s Charities, His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of issues such as training and education, employment, affordable housing, environmental sustainability and responsible business. This year, The Prince of Wales also placed particular importance on the plight of Christians in the Middle East. The Prince visited a number of Churches of Middle Eastern denomination in Britain, met persecuted Iraqi Christian refugees in Jordan and took part in an interfaith dialogue, acknowledging those who have suffered and commending those who have maintained their faith in the face of adversity.
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Currently 12 nationalities are represented in The Prince and The Duchess’s Households and Charitable Foundation
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Year to 31 March
2015 £000s
2014 £000s
Income from Duchy of Cornwall Funding from the Sovereign Grant and Government Departments Total income and funding
19,845
19,510
2,234 22,079
2,168 21,678
Official expenditure
11,678
12,111
Surplus after official costs Tax (including VAT) Non-official expenditure Other expenditure including capital expenditure and transfer to reserves and funding for the official activities of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry Net cash surplus
10,401 4,483 2,611
9,567 4,188 2,191
2,965 342
2,893 295
2015 Tonnes
2014 (restated) Tonnes
1,619 1,818 1,619 1,818 2,148
1,470 980 1,470 980 2,200
Sustainability account Year to 31 March
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The Prince of Wales meets Normandy veteran Jock Hutton, 89, after he took part in a parachute drop to commemorate the involvement of airborne forces on D-Day. Normandy, France.
CO2 equivalent emissions Attributable to the Household Official overseas travel Household Overseas The Home Farm
Income and Funding
(Total £22.079m)
£19.845m Income from Duchy of Cornwall £2.234m Funding from the Sovereign Grant and Government Departments
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The Queen and The Prince of Wales visit Dumfries House in East Ayrshire.
Expenditure and Tax (Total £21.737m)
10 September 2014
The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in London.
£11.678m Official expenditure £4.483m Taxation £2.611m Non-official expenditure £2.965m Other expenditure including capital expenditure and transfer to reserves and funding for the official activities of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
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engagements and activities
In 2014-15, The Prince of Wales undertook a total of 612 official engagements, of which 124 were overseas, and The Duchess of Cornwall undertook 224 engagements, of which 67 were overseas. A full list of this year’s engagements and activities can be found on www.princeofwales.gov.uk.
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The Prince of Wales tries key-hole surgery controls during a visit to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London.
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The Prince of Wales speaks during The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards, at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London.
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Visitors toured Home Farm in Gloucestershire
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The Prince of Wales greets Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, during a commemorative ceremony to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial Day at Central Hall, Westminster, London.
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Miles travelled to and from official engagements in the UK and overseas
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Engagements and activities
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Keynote speeches by The Prince of Wales
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The Prince of Wales is given a tour of The National Heritage Garden by Raymond Blanc at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton.
The Duke of Cambridge, The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry share a joke during day two of the Invictus Games.
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Letters and cards received from the public
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The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke of Rothesay during a visit to Dumfries House in Cumnock, East Ayrshire.
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25 February 2015
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall make pasties during a visit to the Pasty Museum, in Real del Monte, Mexico.
The Duchess of Cornwall watches young photographer Kai Patel, 11, at the offices of children’s newspaper First News in London.
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The Duchess of Cornwall meets children during her visit to community project Neighbourhood House, Kentucky, USA.
The Duchess of Cornwall meets families supported by Helen & Douglas House during a Christmas lunch and decorating of the Christmas tree at Clarence House, London.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend the Royal and World Premiere of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London.
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making a difference
the prince’s charities For nearly 40 years The Prince of Wales has been a leader in identifying charitable need and setting up and driving forward charities to meet it. From the early days of The Prince’s Trust in the mid-1970s, his charities have grown to represent a broad range of areas including, the Built Environment, the Arts, Responsible Business and Enterprise, Young People, and Global Sustainability and Rural Affairs.
08 July 2014 Prince Harry, The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Cambridge at the Business in the Community 2014 Responsible Business Awards Gala Dinner at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Royal Drawing School Since it was founded in 2000 as The Prince’s Drawing School, the charity has become a leading institution and one of the few in the world offering in-depth, quality tuition in drawing from observation.
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The Prince of Wales meets students during a visit to the renamed Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch, London.
In recognition of its artistic and academic excellence, the school was officially renamed this year as the Royal Drawing School. The event was marked by a visit from The Prince of Wales to the school’s Shoreditch headquarters. By offering tuition and resources to art students, artists, children and the public, the Royal Drawing School aims to address the permanent need for high-quality drawing teaching in the UK - filling a gap left by the disappearance of observational drawing from the study of art in higher education and in schools.
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The Prince of Wales meets Simon Cowell, Ella Henderson and Kevin Spacey during The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards, at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London.
£143m
Raised by the Prince’s Charities
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The school runs a variety of courses for students as young as ten through to MA level, all of which are heavily subsidised with a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and concessions, making them accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Making a difference
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall open The Highgrove Gardens to up to 40,000 people every year
Highgrove Shop and Tours Highgrove Enterprises is responsible for the management and marketing of the shops at Highgrove, Tetbury and online, as well as Highgrove Garden tours and events.
Highgrove Enterprises support the work of The Prince’s Charities.
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A full listing of The Prince’s Charities can be found on the inside back cover of this publication.
Over 30 years in the making, the organic gardens at Highgrove are some of the most creatively inspiring and innovative in the UK. Each year, between April and October, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall open the gardens for up to 40,000 visitors. The shop sell unique gifts for the home and garden that often reflect the personal interests of The Prince and are inspired by the gardens at Highgrove. In 2014-15, profits of £650,000 generated from the sale of garden tours, products and events through Highgrove Enterprises were donated to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation.
Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Rothesay during a visit to Belling Hospitality Centre on the grounds of Dumfries House.
The Prince of Wales speaks to an audience at the renamed Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch, east London.
The young people had each overcome significant barriers such as homelessness, mental health issues and drug and alcohol misuse. Young Achiever, Joel Fields, from the West Midlands grew up in care from the age of six and lost all hope of ever finding work. With The Trust’s support he improved his confidence and motivation and secured a job with Marks & Spencer. Joel represents just one of the 56,000 young people supported by The Trust last year. 77% achieved a positive outcome - moving into education, employment, training or volunteering. Many were supported to enhance their literacy and numeracy, and an increasing number developed their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills.
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The Prince’s Trust In March 2015, The Prince of Wales attended the eleventh Prince’s Trust and Samsung Celebrate Success Awards. The event showcased the achievements of seven exceptional finalists and many more runners up who had turned their lives around with support from The Trust.
Dumfries House Since Dumfries House was saved for the nation in 2007 by a consortium led by The Prince of Wales, it has led the way in providing ‘heritage-led regeneration’ for the local community and has become a hub of charitable activity. Now employing over 75 people, the estate has welcomed many of The Prince’s Charities and other organisations to make use of the grounds for educational programmes in the arts, heritage crafts, STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), hospitality and others. This year also saw the completion of the Walled Garden on the estate, officially
The Trust also laid plans to extend its support to young people through raising its profile in 2016 - its 40th anniversary year.
opened by Her Majesty The Queen who visited with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, alongside The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (known as The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland). To commemorate the visit, the garden was officially renamed ‘The Queen Elizabeth Garden’. Other projects completed this year include the restoration of the Adam Bridge, the extension of the Dumfries House Lodge to provide 22 bedrooms, the Arboretum, Adventure Playground and Front Garden with a fountain designed by William Pye.
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the duchess’s charities The Duchess of Cornwall continued to shine a spotlight on issues such as literacy, health and animal welfare, as well as supporting victims of sexual abuse and those in need. This year, The Duchess undertook engagements with a variety of organisations and charities including Elmhurst School for Dance, Aberdeen University and The Big Lunch, and became President of the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival.
The Duchess of Cornwall meets students at Elmhurst School for Dance, Birmingham.
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The Duchess of Cornwall with Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans at Clarence House, London, following the launch of the children’s story-writing competition ‘500 Words’.
LITERACY The Duchess of Cornwall has worked for many years to promote the benefits of reading to both children and adults alike. This year, Her Royal Highness’s work has included presenting the Man Booker Prize, and supporting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Programme’s competition ‘500 Words’. The competition asks children aged 13 and under to put pen to paper and compose an original work of fiction using no more than 500 words. It allows them to explore their creativity through writing and reading. Her Royal Highness helped launch the competition in January, with Radio 2 Presenter Chris Evans. During a visit to Weston Park Primary School, The Duchess attended a ‘Story Laboratory’. She was joined by competition judges Frank Cottrell Boyce, Malorie Blackman and Francesca Simon who shared their tips and tricks for story-writing. Her Royal Highness also invited finalists in the competition to the St. James’s Palace State Apartments for a celebratory reception.
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Credit Unions The Duchess of Cornwall continued her work to highlight the important role Credit Unions play in their local communities. On Thursday 16 October, International Credit Union Day, Her Royal Highness hosted a reception at Clarence House for credit union supporters, business leaders and volunteers. The Duchess, a member of the London Mutual Credit Union, described how she
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believes such institutions can be a “real force for change” in the financial landscape. The Duchess of Cornwall’s view is informed by the large number of visits she has made over the past few years to credit unions across the UK. Her Royal Highness learnt more about the international dimensions of the credit union movement during her tour of Canada in May, when she visited Assiniboine Credit Union in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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The Duchess of Cornwall speaks with Jacqueline Gordon-Edwards, who was helped by her local credit union at a reception to mark International Credit Union Day at Clarence House, London.
Making a difference
The Duchess of Cornwall is Patron or President of 89 charities
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12 June 2014
The Duchess of Cornwall with Australian Chef Lynton Tapp, during a cookery demonstration at an Australia Day Reception in London.
The Duchess of Cornwall meets Angelina Jolie and then Foreign Secretary William Hague to discuss action against sexual violence in war zones, during a private meeting at Clarence House, London.
10 March 2015
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of The Big Lunch, with Ambassadors at Clarence House, London.
08 July 2014
The Duchess of Cornwall presented degrees at a graduation ceremony at Elphinstone Hall as Chancellor of Aberdeen University.
Rape and Sexual Abuse This year, The Duchess of Cornwall further developed her understanding of the complexities that surround supporting victims of rape and sexual abuse, by undertaking a number of international visits. In Colombia, Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by the President of Colombia and the First Lady, attended a Peace and Reconciliation Ceremony at the Centre for Peace, Memory and Reconciliation, in Bogota. During the event, which remembered the victims of Colombia’s Civil conflict, The Duchess and the First Lady of Colombia attended a meeting about ending sexual violence in Colombia. In Mexico City, Her Royal Highness visited a safe house for
women - many of whom had been exploited by human traffickers. In Washington D.C., The Duchess met forensic nurses and saw first-hand how they are developing new techniques in the field of rape and sexual assault, and attended a meeting of the District of Columbia’s Sexual Assault Response Team. In June, Her Royal Highness met the then Foreign Secretary, William Hague, and Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, to discuss their work in the area of preventing sexual violence in conflict. Her Royal Highness also continued to highlight the issue of rape and sexual abuse in the UK.
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Making a difference
Family This year, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a variety of engagements alongside other members of the Royal Family, both in the UK and overseas. Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were joined by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, the day that Allied troops stormed the beaches in the largest amphibious assault in history.
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The Duke of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales and Prince Harry during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, London.
09 July 2014
The Prince of Wales watches The Duke of Cambridge scuba diving with the British Sub-Aqua Club members.
In May 2014, The Duke of Cambridge followed in the footsteps of The Prince of Wales and The Duke of Edinburgh by becoming President of the British Sub-Aqua Club, the UK’s governing body for scuba diving. To mark the occasion, The Duke joined children on a diving exercise and The Prince awarded certificates to young snorkelers at Oasis Sports Centre in London.
The Prince of Wales uses his Duchy of Cornwall income to meet all his immediate family’s official costs, which are not otherwise covered by the Sovereign Grant. These include those costs incurred by The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh also visited Dumfries House, where they were given the opportunity to see the house, as well as some of the work being carried out on the estate with young people from the local community.
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The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay on the steps of Dumfries House.
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The Prince of Wales was also joined by Prince Harry and The Duke of Cambridge on several visits in the UK, including the annual Responsible Business Awards run by Business in the Community.
Making a difference
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The Prince of Wales visited the Syrian Orthodox Church in Acton, West London, where he met people who fled persecution in Iraq and Syria.
“ …it’s always seemed to me that while at the same time being Defender of the Faith you can also be protector of faiths.” The Prince of Wales
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The Prince of Wales meets a group of Iraqi Christians who sought refuge after fleeing persecution, Amman, Jordan.
FAITH The Prince of Wales has worked for over thirty years to encourage inter-faith dialogue and a greater understanding of different religions in Britain and abroad. A key focus for The Prince this year was to highlight the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
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09 December 2014
The Prince of Wales and Diane Louise Jordan, following an interview recorded for The Sunday Hour, BBC Radio 2.
The Prince of Wales is welcomed at the Jain Temple in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
The Prince of Wales with Archbishop Habib of Basra, Iraq, during a visit to meet Iraqi Christians at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family.
Church visits His Royal Highness visited congregations in London to meet those who have experience of persecution or have relatives still suffering persecution in some MiddleEastern countries. He visited the Syrian Orthodox Church in Acton, St Yeghiche Armenian Church in Kensington and the Iraqi Chaldean congregation at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family, West Acton.
The Prince is a practising Anglican and has long called for greater mutual understanding amongst followers of different faiths. The Prince expressed these views in an article he wrote for the Pan-Arabic newspaper, Asharq Al-Awsat. The Prince also recorded a message for the charity, Aid to the Church in Need, to launch their report into “Religious Freedom in the World”.
In an interview broadcast on the BBC in February 2015, The Prince clarified his views on his future role as ‘Defender of the Faith’. The Prince said: “I said I would rather be seen as a Defender of Faith all those years ago, because as I tried to describe I mind about the inclusion of other people’s faiths and their freedom to worship in this country, and it’s always seemed to me that while at the same time being Defender of the Faith, you can also be protector of faiths.”
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04 September 2014
The Prince of Wales aboard HMS Duncan in Roath Basin, Cardiff Docks where it was docked as part of the NATO summit, Wales.
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The Prince of Wales meets Normandy veterans of the Glider Pilot Regiment at Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, France.
The Duchess of Cornwall met veterans following the Battle of Britain Fighter Association Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, London.
The Prince of Wales lays a wreath at the foot of the Cross of Sacrifice during a service of remembrance, Normandy, France.
The Armed Forces Both The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are committed to supporting the men and women of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, together with their families and support services. 06 June 2014
The Prince of Wales meets veterans during a commemorative service to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, Normandy, France.
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The Duchess of Cornwall walks by the tomb of unknown warriors as she attends a candlelit vigil and prayer service to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, Westminster Abbey, London.
The Prince of Wales with pilots from the Red Arrows during a visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.
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In 2014-15, Their Royal Highnesses once again supported and promoted the Armed Forces, conducting over 40 official military events between them. The Prince and The Duchess have emphasised the need for continued support for injured servicemen and women, and veterans by holding receptions for the Royal College of Defence Medicine, the Defence Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court, Combat Stress and the Confederation of Service Charities.
Making a difference
Their Royal Highnesses are connected to over 30 units from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces
D-Day Their Royal Highnesses took part in 14 engagements over the 48 hours they spent in Normandy to mark the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. During that time, The Prince and The Duchess met hundreds of veterans from the Allied nations. Following the anniversary commemorations, Their Royal Highnesses wanted to mark their Regiments’ participation in the Battle for Normandy by commissioning portraits of surviving D-Day veterans. The project was named ‘The Last of the Tide’ and will help to ensure these exceptional men are remembered.
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Engagements in Normandy to mark the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings
The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Bayeux Cemetery during a commemorative service to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II.
“ We all owe so much to you – the veterans of D-Day and the Normandy Campaign – and yet time and time again I have been struck by your modesty and your determination first, and above all, to honour those who did not return.” The Prince of Wales at The Canadian National Memorial Service, Juno Beach
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The Prince of Wales, Prime Minister David Cameron, then Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and then Labour leader Ed Miliband during a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Glasgow to commemorate the centenary of the start of the First World War.
Current serving members of the Armed Forces were also recognised; His Royal Highness visited 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards, the Army Air Corps Ballot winners were treated to a and picnic in Buckingham Palace Gardens 2 MERCIAN, and spent time with the Red Arrows of the RAF and crews of NATO Naval Ships in Cardiff. Her Royal Highness visited RAF Leeming in May, welcomed home HMS ASTUTE from a nine month tour of duty in October and visited 4th Battalion The Rifles in February.
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The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prime Minister David Cameron attend a service at the Bayeux Cathedral to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Normandy, France.
05 June 2012 of the Cross and George Cross TheVictoria weekend concluded on Tuesday Association for tea in London and with a day of celebrations in central participated in the D-Day, WorldatWar I and London, including a service St Paul’s Battle of Britain Fighter Association Cathedral, a Carriage Procession to services. Together with Her Buckingham Palace and Majesty a balcony Theappearance, Queen, The Flypast Duke ofand Edinburgh and Feu de Joie. other members of the Royal Family, The Prince and The Duchess also attended a memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral for those who lost their lives serving in Afghanistan.
There have been many services of recognition and commemoration this year. Their Royal Highnesses invited members
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COMMONWEALTH Every year The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall regularly attend engagements and events in support of the Commonwealth. This year saw a number of significant moments for the Commonwealth, including the opening of the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a meeting for Small Island States at Dumfries House and an official tour of Canada. Alongside these engagements, Their Royal Highnesses carried out a number of other visits, for a variety of charities and initiatives.
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23 July 2014
The Prince of Wales makes a speech at a concert by members of Opera Australia at Buckingham Palace, London.
The Duchess of Cornwall with chefs at Caravan restaurant in London which hosted a brunch showcasing New Zealand produce as part of Waitangi Day celebrations.
The Prince of Wales jokes with Jamaican boxer Cheavon Clarke ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
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The Prince of Wales meets members of the Welsh Badminton Team ahead of the opening ceremony at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow.
The Prince of Wales and The Commonwealth The Prince has been actively supporting the Commonwealth for over 40 years. Together with The Duchess of Cornwall, His Royal Highness shows his support through official visits, military links, charitable activities and other special events, such as representing The Queen at the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka. Since 1969, The Prince has visited 41 Commonwealth countries, many of them on several occasions.
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Pictou, Canada.
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Making a difference
Since 1969 The Prince of Wales has visited 41 Commonwealth countries
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The Prince of Wales with leaders of Commonwealth Small Island States at Dumfries House, East Ayrshire.
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at an official welcoming ceremony in Halifax Nova Scotia, at the start of their official visit to Canada.
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2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend the British Asian Trust dinner at Banqueting House, London.
Meeting of Commonwealth Small Island States at Dumfries House More than half of all Commonwealth countries are small island states. To recognize their critically important role and contributions, The Prince of Wales hosted a one-day meeting with leaders from 14 Commonwealth small island states at Dumfries House in Scotland. The leaders discussed the
disproportionate impact of climate change on small islands as well as the tremendous opportunities they share to develop sustainable ocean economies. The Prime Minister of Malta joined the discussion as the host of the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, as did the President of Mauritius and the Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Canada Tour In May 2014, Their Royal Highnesses undertook a three-day official tour of Canada, with visits to the coastal Provinces of Halifax and Prince Edward Island, and further west to the Province of Manitoba. The Prince and The Duchess attended nearly fifty engagements, including commemorating the many Canadians who died in both World Wars, celebrations of Victoria Day and the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way for the Confederation of Canada.
The Prince even spent time with a polar bear at the Journey to Churchill, a nature conservation initiative in Winnipeg. His Royal Highness also made time for the various Canadian charitable initiatives he supports, including meeting the first recipient of The Prince of Wales Award for Sustainable Forestry, Ms. Jocelin Teron. As the Heir to Canada’s Throne, this was The Prince’s 16th visit to Canada and it was the third time Their Royal Highnesses have visited together.
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Built Environment The Prince of Wales has long championed the importance of sustainable development, community engagement and the re-use of historic buildings. The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community and The Prince’s Regeneration Trust have been working in this field for decades, using their experience and expertise to help improve the quality of new buildings, and to rescue historic ones for the benefit of local communities. Over the course of the year, The Prince of Wales visited numerous communities to see the work of these charities and hear about the ways in which they have helped to improve people’s quality of life. Middleport Middleport Pottery is one of the UK’s oldest working Victorian potteries and the home of world-famous Burleigh ware. The Prince of Wales officially opened the Pottery this year, following a £9 million, three-year restoration by The Prince’s Regeneration Trust. The charity stepped in to buy the site in June 2011, when it was at serious risk of closure. As a result, Burleigh pottery is still made there, just as it has been since 1888. Some 50 local jobs have been saved and nearly 70 created to date. The revived building is now a major visitor destination and has won four awards in the past year for regeneration, conservation and community service.
Prince’s Foundation Reports In November, The Prince of Wales visited the Packington Estate in Islington to meet local residents and see how this estate has been regenerated, through the principles championed by The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community. With extensive community engagement, this previously notorious estate has been transformed to provide mixed housing and to blend in with the local neighbourhood. During his visit The Prince also attended part of the launch of The Prince’s Foundation’s report; Housing Communities: What People Want.
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19 February 2015
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall mark Chinese New Year and visit the Chinatown Exchange centre, created following involvement from The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, London.
24 June 2014
16 December 2014
Following an extensive restoration process, The Prince of Wales officially opens Middleport Pottery, which was saved by The Prince’s Regeneration Trust.
The Prince of Wales meets Patricia Margetts during a tour of Pandan Close, an affordable rural housing scheme inspired by The Prince’s Foundation and Business in the Community, West Hanningffield, Essex.
The report highlights the importance of involving local residents in development, to give them a say in how their area is transformed and what it will look like. The report built on the previous work of The Prince’s Foundation, published in a report called Housing London: A Mid-Rise solution. His Royal Highness previously launched this report during a visit to the charity’s offices in Shoreditch. Focusing on the rising demand for homes in the capital, the report placed the traditional London mid-rise houses and apartments at the core of the housing debate.
12 November 2014
The Prince of Wales meets residents at the Packington Estate, as part of the launch of The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community’s report on the importance of community consultation.
Making a difference
The @clarencehouse twitter account has nearly 477,000 followers
videos on the Royal YouTube Channel have been watched nearly 50 million times
Google Hangout In November 2014, The Prince of Wales took part in his first Google Hangout; an interactive video webchat with young people involved in social action across the UK. Hosted by television presenter, Alex Jones, live from Clarence House, the 30-minute webchat was in support of the #iwill campaign run by Step Up To Serve which was launched by The Prince of Wales in November 2013. It aims to make social action the norm for all 10 to 20 year-olds by creating more opportunities for young people to take part in fundraising, campaigning and volunteering, and by promoting the dual benefit of social action to young people and their communities.
20 November 2014
The Prince of Wales alongside Alex Jones, taking part in his first ever Google Hangout for the #iwill campaign, Clarence House, London.
12 September 2014
The Prince of Wales meets apprentices and industrial cadets at Airbus, Broughton, to mark the site’s 75th anniversary.
Science and Technology The Prince of Wales is committed to supporting engineering, technology and science innovation in the UK. His Royal Highness’s major speeches and initiatives on these subjects go back more than 30 years to the 1970s - reflecting his continued commitment to apprenticeships and the need to invest in skills and innovation for the future. In schools, The Prince promotes the teaching of STEM subjects
01 July 2014
The Prince of Wales marks the 40th anniversary of the Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales.
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to combat skills shortages in the UK economy - particularly in the engineering industry - and to find rewarding careers for young people. His Royal Highness also supports the Industrial Cadets movement, an initiative he inspired and which provides structured industrial work experience for thousands of pupils.
Young People and Apprenticeships His Royal Highness met Industrial Cadets and apprentices during several visits throughout the year, including the Airbus Aerospace Factory in Broughton, North Wales, and a manufacturing fair in Gloucestershire. His Royal Highness also oversaw the creation of The Prince of Wales Engineering Workshops, devised at Dumfries House in Scotland and run
across the UK by The Prince’s Trust, in conjunction with the Engineering UK and Royal Academy of Engineering. These workshops promote engineering skills and job opportunities to young people in London and Essex. In December, The Prince opened the ‘Engineering Your Future’ exhibition at the Science Museum in London, which placed a particular focus on computer-aided design.
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Countries visited by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in 2014-15
international The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall travel overseas every year at the request of The British Government. They often host pre-tour receptions at St. James’s Palace State Apartments and receive official guests at their London home, Clarence House.
03 November 2014
The Prince of Wales receives an official welcome from President Enrique Peña Nieto at the Palacio National, Mexico City.
19 March 2015
08 April 2014
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall meet President Barack Obama in the Oval Office at The White House.
The Prince of Wales welcomes the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to the UK for a five day state visit, London.
Tours Their Royal Highness’s role as two of UK’s most important ambassadors was further highlighted with visits to nine countries this year.
Colombia and President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico. The visit was a major boost to the bilateral relationship between the UK and these two dynamic and influential nations in Latin America.
In June 2014, Their Royal Highnesses joined Her Majesty The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of The Royal Family in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
In February 2015, The Prince of Wales paid official visits to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Prince of Wales’s return to the region, only one year after his last visit, demonstrates the importance Her Majesty’s Government places on its relations with key partners in the area.
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In January 2015, The Prince also travelled to Saudi Arabia on behalf of The Queen to pay his condolences following the death
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In March 2015, Their Royal Highnesses conducted a four day visit to the United States of America to mark major anniversaries in American history and to promote the UK’s partnership with the United States in key areas, such as sustainability and climate change. In the UK, Their Royal Highnesses participated in the historic State Visit by the President of Ireland and the Mexico State Visit, as well as receiving a wide range of overseas dignitaries.
Making a difference
Their Royal Highnesses conducted a total of 142 engagements during their official overseas visits
11 February 2015
The Prince of Wales is shown around the historic sites of Al ‘Ula during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
NATO Summit The Prince of Wales hosted a reception for world leaders during the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit. The theme of the reception was “Welcoming the World to Wales”. His Royal Highness also visited the destroyer HMS Duncan and the French warship La Motte-Picquet, both of which where docked in Cardiff as part of the summit.
“ The Prince’s advocacy of interfaith understanding and dialogue between communities is needed more than ever.” Sir John Jenkins, Former British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
04 September 2014
The Prince of Wales with the crew during a visit to the French warship La Motte-Picquet in Cardiff, Wales.
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15,241 miles travelled in the UK in 2014-15
VISITS AROUND THE UK In support of Her Majesty The Queen, every year The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit cities, towns and villages across Britain and Northern Ireland to recognise and celebrate success and achievement, and to provide encouragement in hard times. This year, The Prince and The Duchess visited 42 counties and 75 cities, towns and villages. The Prince and The Duchess saw the astounding work of charities and community initiatives and visited local festivals, businesses and shows.
14 November 2014
The Prince of Wales chairs the AGM of the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
16 December 2014
01 April 2014
The Prince of Wales during a tour of Pandan Close in an affordable rural housing scheme - developed following an initiative led by The Prince’s Foundation and Business in the Community, Essex.
The Duchess of Cornwall is greeted by local school children at Enniskillen Castle museum, Northern Ireland.
14 August 2014
25 November 2014
21 July 2014
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay at the 150th Ballater Highland Games.
The Prince and The Duchess at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham, where they met students and heard about the area’s regeneration, following involvement by the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival as part of their annual visit to Scotland.
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Counties across the United Kingdom visited by Their Royal Highnesses
03 July 2014
20 January 2015
29 March 2015
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall lay a wreath in memory of Welsh miners killed in the collieries during a visit to the Welsh National Mining Memorial, Senghenydd.
The Prince of Wales meets workers on the production line of the new electric Leaf cars during a visit to the Nissan UK plant in Sunderland.
The Prince and The Duchess watching the ‘Lamb National’ at The Prince’s Countryside Fund Raceday at Ascot.
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3:1
The ratio in tonnes of fish to plastic in the ocean by 2025
International Sustainability The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit (ISU) has continued to seek progress in the resolution of a number of complex and challenging sustainability questions, including those related to the health of the marine environment.
18 March 2015
The Prince of Wales speaks at an event to promote the reduction of plastic waste in the marine environment in Washington DC.
The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit (ISU) has continued to seek progress in the resolution of a number of complex and challenging sustainability questions, particularly those related to the health of the marine environment.
January saw the launch of ‘Fishing into the Future’ as an independent charity. This was first promoted by The Prince at a meeting of British fishermen, Brixham in 2012. By encouraging a central role for fishermen in looking after the health of the seas, it is hoped that greater success can be achieved in sustaining not only fish stocks, but also a thriving fishing industry and the jobs it can provide. 22 | TRH ANNUAL REVIEW 2015
In July, His Royal Highness spoke at a meeting between investors, fishing industry representatives and scientists, convened by the ISU, to consider the commercial opportunities arising from the recovery of fish stocks. Participants heard how investing in the ‘Blue Economy’ could yield not only returns for investors, but also create jobs and assist in maintaining food security, whilst aiding the recovery of ocean wildlife.
The ISU’s work also looked at the problem of plastic waste building up in the oceans. Half of all marine mammals now carry plastic in their digestive systems, in many cases leading to their death. In March, His Royal Highness addressed a group of private sector, science, government and
non-governmental representatives who had gathered in Washington DC to consider the kinds of solutions that could tackle this worsening problem. The ISU has also continued to support efforts to slow down the loss of tropical forests, improve public health through action on climate change and examine ways to reunite urban areas with their rural hinterlands through city-region food systems. The ISU has advised on the best ways to develop innovative financial products to assist the emergence of sustainable ‘Blue Economies’ and raised awareness and galvanized action to combat the illegal trade in rare wildlife species.
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10,700 Letters and cards from the public were received by The Prince of Wales alone
“ I have just recently completed The Prince’s Trust Team Programme and it was the best 13 weeks ever... Before the course I was low on confidence and I couldn’t leave the house properly on my own... I met some amazing people and made some friends, I did things I have never done before and would love to do it all again... thank you for letting me change the way I view things and thank you for letting me start to change myself…”
“ I was impressed to discover that you often visit schools, libraries and children’s organisations to read to children…what a brilliant thing to do…” Letter to The Duchess of Cornwall
LETTER TO THE PRINCE OF WALES
letters Every year, The Prince of Wales and his immediate family receive a large amount of correspondence from around the world. Last year 43,036 letters and cards were received as well as many thousands of messages via our online and social media channels. 3,379 letters were replied to personally by Their Royal Highnesses and 30,670 letters and cards were responded to by Clarence House staff.
3,379
Letters Their Royal Highnesses personally responded to
“ My husband had two uncles that were bagpipers for the Canadian regiments. I’m happy that Prince Charles went to honor the Canadian troops!” Comment via Facebook
05 February 2015
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the Art Worker’s Guild in London.
“ Thank you - Thank you - with all my heart for being there on the Normandy Beaches for the 6th June Remembrance. The courage of all those involved in this incredible operation is truly unbelievable. We can NEVER thank them enough. Let’s pray we shall always appreciate their courage and sacrifice which was made for our peace…”
“ …Keep up the amazing and valuable work that you do…” Letter to The Duchess of Cornwall
“ I respect how you unite people from all sections of society in your role…I believe you are such a great ambassador for our nation…” LETTER TO THE PRINCE OF WALES
LETTER TO THE PRINCE OF WALES
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income expenditure and staff
This section describes how the official and private activities of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are financed. The majority of staff and official and charitable activities, including the official offices of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, are paid for from His Royal Highness’s private income from the Duchy of Cornwall.
Income and Expenditure Account Year to 31 March
2015 £000s
2014 £000s
Income and funding Duchy of Cornwall Sovereign Grant Government Departments
19,845 1,736 498
19,510 1,598 570
Total income and funding
22,079
21,678
9,444
9,943
215 1,521 1,736 498
275 1,323 1,598 570
Official expenditure
11,678
12,111
Surplus after official costs
10,401
9,567
Tax (including VAT) Non-official expenditure
4,483 2,611
4,188 2,191
Operating surplus
3,307
3,188
Other expenditure including capital expenditure and transfer to reserves and funding for the official activities of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
2,965
2,893
342
295
Year to 31 March CO2 e emissions
2015 Tonnes
2014 Tonnes
Office and domestic energy use UK official and other travel Household emissions
474 1,145 1,619
462 1,008 1,470
Overseas official travel
1,818
980
Expenditure Official duties and charitable activities London office and official residence Official travel by air and rail Overseas tours and military secondees
Net cash surplus GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
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extended financial information can be found AT www.princeofwales.gov.uk
Income and Funding £millions
Income and Funding
Duchy of Cornwall
(Total £22.079m)
£19.845m Income from Duchy of Cornwall £2.234m Funding from the Sovereign Grant and Government Departments
19.845
The Prince of Wales’s private income comes from the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate comprising agricultural, commercial and residential property mostly in the South West of England. The Duchy also has a financial investment portfolio. His Royal Highness chooses to use the majority of his income from the Duchy to meet the cost of his, The Duchess of Cornwall’s, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s and Prince Harry’s public and charitable work. Income has risen by 1.8% mirroring Duchy of Cornwall’s performance over the last two decades which have seen sustainable growth in revenue. The Duchy of Cornwall’s annual accounts can be obtained online at www.duchyofcornwall.org. £millions
Sovereign Grant funding
1.736
The Sovereign Grant funding covers two specific areas of official costs incurred in support of The Queen as Head of State: Property Services and Travel. Travel costs for overseas engagements have increased by £198,000, however official costs relating to the London office and official residence have decreased by £60,000. All other expenditure for The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry is met by The Duchy of Cornwall funding explained above. More details about the Sovereign Grant are available at www.royal.gov.uk or may be obtained from the Deputy Treasurer to The Queen, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA. £millions
Government Departments
0.498
For The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Government Departments meet expenditure in respect of the provision of staff on secondment from the Armed Services and some costs of official overseas visits undertaken at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (£242,505 spent by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2014-15).
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS CO2 e Emissions (Tonnes)
1,818 tonnes Overseas official travel 1,145 tonnes UK official and other travel 475 tonnes Office and domestic energy use
Household emissions from energy use, official UK travel and other travel were 1,619 tonnes this year. The largest part came from ravel in support of Their Royal Highnesses’s engagements. Official travel outside the United Kingdom is undertaken at the request either of Her Majesty’s Government, of the Government(s) of The Queen’s other Realms. Emissions are 85% higher this year than in 2013-14 due to three long-haul journeys across the Atlantic, including two tours to Colombia and Mexico, and to the USA, at the request of the British Government, and a visit to Canada at the invitation of the Canadian Government. Travel undertaken at the request of Her Majesty’s Government included official visits to France, The Middle East and The Gulf. While emissions vary each year, the aim is to ensure they are minimised by using renewable energy and taking carbon as well as cost, security and logistics into account when planning travel. Over the past five years the proportion of office and domestic energy that comes from renewable sources (including green gas and electricity) has almost doubled to 84% and energy emissions have fallen by 40%. (A small increase this year is due to an increase in the carbon intensity of UK electricity production). 38% of energy is generated on-site by solar panels, biomass boilers and heat pumps. Emissions are balanced out by buying credits from sustainable forestry projects. TRH ANNUAL REVIEW 2015
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Expenditure £millions
Expenditure and Tax
Official duties and charitable activities
(Total £21.737m)
£11.678m Official expenditure £4.483m Taxation £2.611m Non-official expenditure £2.965m Other expenditure including capital expenditure and transfer to reserves and funding for the official activities of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
9.444
Over 61 per cent of The Prince of Wales’s after-tax income from the Duchy of Cornwall was spent on official and charitable duties. Of the £9.444 million, staff costs accounted for £6.2 million, or 66 per cent. The Prince of Wales employs directly 145 full-time equivalent staff. Of these, 126.2 support Their Royal Highnesses in undertaking official duties and charitable activities, and 18.8 are personal, garden and farm staff. The table on page 28 lists the official staff by Household department and also gives the total cost, including salaries and other expenditure, of each department. £millions
Sovereign Grant funding: London office and official residence
0.215
Clarence House is the London office and official residence for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. It is used for official dinners, receptions and meetings, as well as for offices for Their Royal Highnesses’ official staff. The principal rooms, which are on the ground floor of Clarence House, are open to the public from August until the end of September annually. In addition, more than 2,800 people were entertained officially at Clarence House during the year. The Household also has offices in other parts of St James’s Palace. The Household of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry is based at Kensington Palace. The Sovereign Grant for official residences meets the cost of the maintenance of Clarence House and of the other offices at St James’s Palace. £millions
61%
Over 61 per cent of The Prince of Wales’s after-tax income was spent on official and charitable duties.
Sovereign Grant funding: Official travel by air and rail
1.521
An important part of The Prince of Wales’s role as Heir to The Throne is, with The Duchess of Cornwall, to bring people together around the UK, to act as a focal point for national life and to represent the country overseas. This involves a significant amount of travel that needs to be undertaken in a way that meets efficiency, security and presentational requirements. In 2014-15, Their Royal Highnesses travelled 64,380 miles to and from official engagements in the UK and overseas, a figure that includes 49,139 miles of overseas travel, both on behalf of the Government. The majority of the costs of these journeys, amounting to £1.521 million in 2014-15, were met by Sovereign Grant. This figure includes the variable costs only for journeys undertaken using 32 Squadron, The Queen’s Helicopter and the Royal Train. This is because the fixed costs are incurred irrespective of whether the aircraft and train are used and do not result from undertaking specific journeys. For a full explanation, see the Sovereign Grant Annual Report 2014-15 – available at www.royal.gov.uk. Greenhouse gas emissions from official travel were 2,399 tonnes. Within this, 1,818 tonnes came from overseas travel including three transatlantic tours to South America, Mexico, the United States and Canada.
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Expenditure continued £millions
Overseas tours and military secondees
0.570
One member of the Equerry’s Office and one of the Orderlies are officially seconded from the Armed Forces to assist The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in undertaking official duties. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office meets the cost of official visits abroad by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (except for travel costs, which are met by the Sovereign Grant funding for official travel by air and rail). £millions
Tax
45%
The Prince of Wales pays income tax voluntarily on the surplus of the Duchy of Cornwall, applying normal income tax rules and at the 45 per cent rate.
4.483
The Prince of Wales pays income tax voluntarily on the surplus of the Duchy of Cornwall, applying normal income tax rules and at the 45 per cent rate, and pays income tax on all other income and capital gains tax like any private individual. The £4.483 million includes VAT. If employer’s National Insurance contributions and Council Tax are included, the total increases to £5.1 million. £millions
Non-official expenditure
2.611
In addition to paying for the official duties of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, some charitable activities and The Prince’s tax liabilities, the income from the Duchy of Cornwall is used to meet non-official expenditure of The Prince of Wales and his family. Non-official expenditure includes the salary costs of 8 full-time equivalent personal staff, including personal secretaries, chefs, valets, and staff for The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. In addition, there are 10.8 full-time equivalent estate, farm, garden and stable staff. Personal expenditure also includes the appropriate share of the cost of Highgrove House in Gloucestershire and Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, and of maintaining the estate and garden at Highgrove. The garden is a valuable charitable asset, and was visited last year by approximately 35,000 people, raising over £600,000 for charitable causes. The costs of The Home Farm, The Prince’s organic farm on the Highgrove Estate, are included under this heading. The Home Farm is a working farm established by The Prince of Wales to demonstrate the commercial and environmental benefits of organic and sustainable farming. It was visited by approximately 1,320 people last year.
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staff As at and for the year to 31 March
Principal Private Secretary and Assistants Private Secretaries’ Office Private Secretary Deputy and Assistant Private Secretaries Research and Administrative Staff Correspondence Human Resources Float Secretaries Treasurer’s Department Treasurer and Assistants Finance Archives and Inventory Communications Communications Secretary Assistants Press Secretary and Special Adviser Deputy and Assistant Communications Secretaries Communications Officers and Digital Engagement Master of the Household’s Department Master of the Household and Assistants Equerry Programme and Travel Co-ordinators Butlers Chefs and Kitchen Porters Orderlies Reception Chauffeurs House Managers and Housekeepers Valets and Dressers Gardeners and Estate Workers
Charities Office Total Official Staff as at 31 March 2015 Charitable Activities based at Clarence House International Sustainability Unit Accounting for Sustainability
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Full-time equivalent staff 2015
Official Costs £000s 2015
3.0 1.0 6.1 15.7 4.4 5.0 2.0 37.2
2,993
3.9 6.9 5.8 16.6
1,630
1.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 9.0
875
4.6 1.0 3.6 1.3 5.5 4.7 1.0 3.0 10.8 2.5 21.8 59.8
3,946
3.6
–
126.2
9,444
13.6 6.4 19.8
–
Income, expenditure and staff
Working at The Household The Household of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall employs people across a broad spectrum of disciplines and skill sets that assist Their Royal Highnesses in fulfilling their prominent role in public life. As an employer, the Household prides itself on being committed to its staff and encouraging individuals to grow and thrive within the organisation. The Household welcomes summer internships; vocational skill programmes; work experience placements; and school visits, in order to provide a greater understanding of working life within this energetic organisation.
The Built Environment The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community www.princes-foundation.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 7613 8500 The Prince’s Regeneration Trust www.princes-regeneration.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 3262 0560 The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust www.dumfries-house.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1290 425959 The Royal Drawing School www.princesdrawingschool.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 7613 8568 The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts www.psta.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7613 8500 Turquoise Mountain Trust www.turquoisemountain.org Tel: +44 (0) 1764 650 888
Responsible Business and Enterprise
The prince’s charities For nearly four decades, The Prince of Wales has been a leader in identifying charitable need and setting up and driving forward charities to meet it. His Royal Highness’s 15 ‘Prince’s Charities’ work to transform lives and build sustainable communities. The Prince of Wales carries out dozens of engagements every year in support of these charities, which together raise more than £140 million annually to fund their activities. One of The Prince’s Charities is The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation (PWCF), which was founded by The Prince of Wales in 1979. Profits generated by sales of ‘Duchy Originals from Waitrose’ and Highgrove products, and from tours of the Gardens at Highgrove, are donated to the Foundation. The Foundation acts as a grant-making body that supports a wide range of causes and as an incubator for initiatives and projects. The Prince has also established charitable foundations in Australia, Canada and the United States of America. To find out more, visit: www.princeofwalescharitablefoundation.org.uk
Business in the Community www.bitc.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7566 8650 Scottish Business in the Community www.sbcscot.com Tel: +44 (0) 131 451 1100 In Kind Direct www.inkinddirect.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 5510 Prime Cymru www.prime-cymru.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 800 587 4085
Young People and Education The Prince’s Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7543 1234 The Prince’s Teaching Institute www.princes-ti.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 3174 3106
global Sustainability University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership www.cisl.cam.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1223 768 850 The British Asian Trust www.britishasiantrust.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 7024 5646
Social Enterprises Duchy Originals (Licensed to Waitrose under the Waitrose Duchy Organic brand) A. G. Carrick (trading as Highgrove Enterprises) www.highgroveshop.com Tel: +44 (0) 845 521 4342
Foundations The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation www.princeofwalescharitablefoundation.org.uk The Prince’s Charities Canada www.princescharities.ca The Prince’s Charities Australia www.princescharitiesaustralia.org.au The Prince of Wales Foundation (USA) www.princeofwalesfdn.org
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