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Price Tag Was 40 Million Pounds Last Year

At a time when skyrocketing oil prices, inflation and ever-increasing food prices grasp international headlines, the British royal family finds itself in the position of defending its big budget. While the Windsors may be to the manor born, it's the British taxpayers who keep the royals afloat, and critics complain the fairy tale literally costs a fortune. Last year, the price tag totaled 40 million pounds, the equivalent of $80 million, according to Buckingham Palace accountants. They... Full Story
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