Since King Charles III ascended to the throne on May 6, 2023, the King has been popular for downsizing the British Monarchy. Although the decisions the Monarch of the United Kingdom has made, some of them are just overwhelming for the general public, including the last one, which affected the service of the Royal Train.
James Chalmers, Buckingham Palace’s official in charge of the King’s financial affairs, has just announced that King Charles III has accepted its time to decommission the train because it costs too much to operate and would have needed a significant upgrade for more advanced rail systems.
The decision was announced during the palace’s annual briefing for reporters on the royal finances. The matter remains a topic of public debate, which is why King Charles III is pleading to slim down the monarchy and cut costs as he seeks to ensure the institution’s survival.
In addition, the decision regarding the Royal Train comes after the Royals’ funding is relatively small when compared to the overall cost of the British state. Craig Prescott, a constitutional law expert at Royal Holloway, commented that the current situation provides tangible benefits for the country instead of being a negative action.
