Anti-corruption tsar asks Prince of Wales to clarify Duchy's tax status
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The Prince of Wales has been accused of double standards regarding the taxation practices of the Duchy of Cornwall. An anti-corruption tsar has called for The Prince of Wales to clarify whether the Duchy is considered a private estate or a public asset, amidst these new allegations.
In other royal news, King Charles III has described the UK's involvement in the slave trade as 'shameful' following ongoing calls for an apology and reparations. The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, has stated that any apology for slavery would not result in financial costs for UK taxpayers.
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