We think it’s a sign of times when we should be able to be more open. But with respect to the particular integrity in this case, and therefore we believe it is a good idea to take this step now, says Jan Lindemann, Superintendent of the Marshal’s Office.
What does the royal family themselves think of this?
– They think it’s good. They think it creates clear guidelines and a framework around this.
In this year’s budget bill, the Swedish head of state will receive just over SEK 149 million. About half go to the State Palace, among other things, to take care of the eleven royal castles. The other half goes to the Court of Justice, which funds the King’s activities and royal family costs associated with the royal mission.
How big is that? Different members of the royal family may not be reported, nor the purpose of the money being used.
But in the annual report published in April, it will mention – for the first time – three different amounts of the framework: one for the royal couple, one for Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel and one for Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.
The largest sum goes to King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Princess Madeleine and her husband Christopher O’Neill live abroad and will not have a fixed budget.
In the annual report There will also be examples of the kinds of expenses the royal family receives in compensation, says Jan Lindemann, the marshal’s office superintendent.
– is part of the costs of housing on their own dwellings, which in this case are castles. There are some transportation costs, some security costs, and there are clothing for public representation.
The scholarship will cover living expenses, but not some special expenses entirely, according to Jan Lindemann.
– There are no private cars, private boats, or investments in real estate or securities.
Jan Lindemann explains that the model is the Danish royal family.
They also report on the framework amounts to various members of the royal family and have good experiences in this matter.
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