by Felix Richter, Statista.com
— this post authored by Niall McCarthy
Last week, news emerged that Buckingham Palace is set to undergo renovation work to the tune of £369 million ($461 million).
The royals are often criticised for their extravagent lifestyles and huge costs to the British economy but it actually seems that they pay their own way.
This chart shows the economic benefits and costs of the royal family in 2015.
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