Summary

In this report, we set out the arrangements for residential accommodation for members of the Royal family provided by two organisations – TCE and The Royal Household (the Household). The Royal family have arrangements with both organisations. TCE and the The Royal Household (the Household) serve different objectives with distinct roles in relation to providing properties to members of the Royal Family. 1. TCE operates independently from government to maintain and enhance property and land assets on behalf of the Crown. As at May 2026, TCE managed a portfolio of 2,475 residential properties in England and is required to achieve the best price in the circumstances when letting or selling properties, including those let to members of the Royal family. 2. The Household directly supports members of the Royal family and maintains the occupied royal palaces through the Sovereign Grant. In May 2026, the Household managed 255 properties within the occupied royal palaces estate which provide residential accommodation to staff of the Household, members of the Royal family and their Households, and properties leased on the open market to private tenants. It is a factual review, so it does not seek to examine and report on value for money. It does not make recommendations.