King Charles has reportedly received an unexpected letter from a government official related to taxes. The news comes as explosive claims about him from Charles Spencer’s new memoir continue to circulate. The allegations have once again brought his relationship with the late Princess Diana into sharp focus.
King Charles reportedly gets questioned about the tax payments on his royal properties
King Charles is facing questions from government officials regarding his tax payments. The reigning royal has reportedly been sent a letter requesting clarification on the tax status of his two royal residences.
At the start of this year, the King became the first British monarch to publicly disclose his tax bill. The figures showed a payment of £12.9m for the 2024-2025 financial year. But the disclosure hasn’t stopped further questions.
According to The Herald, a member of the Scottish Parliament has since written to His Majesty asking for clarification on the taxes paid for his properties in Scotland. Aberdeen Central MSP Jack Middleton insisted that he had contacted the monarch “in good faith.” He was seeking clarity over two of King Charles’ residences north of the border.
The two Scottish properties in question are Balmoral Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. In September this year, Aberdeenshire Council brought in a 200% council tax premium on second homes in the region. As a result, owners now face a council tax bill of 300% of the standard rate. Reports also suggest that the Edinburgh City Council plans to introduce a 300% premium on second homes.
As reported by the Daily Express, the letter read, “From September 1, 2026, Aberdeenshire Council has introduced a 200 per cent council tax premium on second homes. This means that Balmoral Castle, one of your multiple homes away from your permanent residence at Clarence House, should be charged three times the standard rate of council tax.”
It further stated, “On top of this, the City of Edinburgh Council will introduce a 300% Council Tax premium on second homes. Holyroodhouse should therefore soon be charged four times the standard rate.”
