A thread to discuss William and the Duchy of Cornwall
A STATEMENT AT THE TIME OF HM THE QUEEN?S DEATH | The Duchy of Cornwall (https://duchyofcornwall.org/news/a-statement-at-the-time-of-hm-the-queen%E2%80%99s-death/)
The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the succession of HM King Charles III marks the transition of the title of the Duke of Cornwall to HRH The Duke of Cambridge. As such the estate is in safe hands.
Prince William takes charge of new role after inheriting ?23million per year income | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220915151156/prince-william-meeting-new-duchy-cornwall-23-million-inheritance/)
Prince William's special connection to Cornwall - including holidays with Diana | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11215817/Prince-Williams-special-connection-Cornwall-including-holidays-Diana.html)
William has had 2 meetings with officials since becoming Duke of Cornwall. Formal meetings are about monthly, but as Duke he's involved in way or another almost on a daily basis.
The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall is paying his first official visit to the Duchy today since assuming the role in September.
Prince William's first visit as Duke of Cornwall: everything he'll be doing in Cornwall - Cornwall Live (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/prince-william-first-visit-cornwall-7858072)
QuotePrince William, Duke of Cornwall and Prince of Wales, is making his first official visit to Cornwall today (Thursday, November 24) since taking on his new role. He will meet organisations who are supporting the local community and staff working for the Duchy of Cornwall.
The website has been updated to reflect William's new role.
About the Duchy | The Duchy of Cornwall (https://duchyofcornwall.org/about-the-duchy//)
About the Duchy of Cornwall and the Duke of Cornwall's role.
Quotehe Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate established by Edward III in 1337 to provide independence to his son and heir, Prince Edward. A charter ruled that each future Duke of Cornwall would be the eldest surviving son of the Monarch and heir to the throne. The current Duke is HRH The Prince of Wales. He is the 25th Duke in the estate's history. The revenue from his estate is used to fund the public, private and charitable activities of The Duke and his immediate family.
QuoteThe Duchy?s estate extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Cornwall ? covering 52,449 hectares of land across 20 counties, mostly in the South West of England. It comprises arable and livestock farms, residential and commercial properties, as well as forests, rivers, quarries, and coastline. Under the guidance of the current Duke of Cornwall, it is the Duchy's responsibility to manage this estate in a way that is sustainable, financially viable and of meaningful value to the local community.
QuoteThe Duchy employs more than 150 people, who work across seven offices in London, Bath, Dartmoor, Hereford, Liskeard, Poundbury and The Isles of Scilly, as well as in the Duchy's own businesses ? the Duchy Nursery and the Duchy Holiday Cottages.
Pics from today's visit:
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775904334&family=editorial)
More video from today's visit.
Prince William reveals what he ate yesterday during Cornwall visit - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDVUzIK9Wo)
During the last few years the King was involving William in Duchy business on a regular basis so he wouldn't get dropped into it unprepared. But he did state that he wanted to take on the role whole-heartedly and not just continue on where his father would have left off. I got the feeling it was all being planned out, and no doubt we shall gradually see what he meant by that. Though he has a short fuse at times William seems to have fairly good judgement and a desire to learn.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Will be visiting the area today. Events are embargoed at the moment.
Court circular
Kensington Palace
20th March, 2023
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning received Mr Alastair Martin (Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall) at Windsor Castle.
The Duchy of Cornwall publishes its Integrated Annual Report for 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Duchy of Cornwall has today published its Integrated Annual Report which summarises activity on the Duchy of Cornwall estate for the year ended 31st March 2023.
It is a time of transition at the Duchy of Cornwall. After more than five decades under the passionate, focused guidance of the 24th Duke of Cornwall, the duty of care for this land, its communities and its natural environment is passing to the next generation. In 2022, the new Prince of Wales proudly assumed responsibility for the Duchy, its essential work for positive impact and the safeguarding of its unique legacy.
Over the past nine months, The Prince of Wales has stepped into his father?s shoes as the 25th Duke of Cornwall. Looking forward, the Duke is keen to continue to evolve and deliver the Duchy?s vision, as well as tackling climate change and responding to social challenges such as mental health and homelessness. The Duchy?s vision ? Sustainable Stewardship ? remains unchanged. More than ever, the estate views its role as protectors of a unique and precious heritage, which contains incredible biodiverse ecosystems and natural resources, as well as the communities who live and work across the estate.
Turning to financial results, this year?s distributable surplus for the Duchy of Cornwall estate was ?24m, increased from ?23m last year.
Alastair Martin, Secretary and Keeper of the Records, shares this year?s financial results in more detail: ?Following an exceptional but understandable fall in 2020/21 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the income generated for The Duke of Cornwall in 2021/22 returned to more normal levels, at ?23million. Last year I said that I expected little increase on this figure for the current year, the result of both downward pressure on agricultural rents and increasing costs ? both staff salaries and significant repair cost inflation. Had it not been for some additional one-off income this year, that would have been the case. In the event, we have generated a record surplus of ?24million. This will not continue and the surplus for 2023/24 will not be at this level. Income will return to ongoing levels, there will be significant cost increases and a full repairs programme to finance.?
This is the Duchy?s seventh Integrated Annual Report that seeks to comply with the Framework created by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). This framework helps the Duchy explain how it creates value in the short, medium and long term, for a range of stakeholders. It includes details of how the decisions made in the course of meeting commercial responsibilities also create positive, long-term value for local communities, the economy and the natural environment.
https://duchyofcornwall.org/assets/pdf/integrated-annual-reports/2023/duchy-of-cornwall-integrated-annual-report-2023-as-laid.pdf
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The above image/text is from Prince William dedicated to his father, posted in the official Sovereign Grant
Prince William receives ?6m salary but could get more than ?20m next year | The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-william-net-worth-salary-duchy-b2366200.html)
QuotePrince William received a private income from the Duchy of Cornwall of nearly ?6 million this year, but was criticised for not publishing an annual report in his first year as heir to the throne.
William inherited the Duchy landed estate after the death of his grandmother the late Queen and the accession of his father the King, and is now entitled to its surplus profits every year.
Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, called on William to report his income and expenditure in full, and for his Duchy income to be given to local communities across the country instead.
The Duchy generated record profits of ?24.048 million in 2022-23 ? up ?1.02 million from ?23.024 million the year before, a jump of about 4.5%, the estate?s own accounts showed.
Usually William would be entitled to the full ?24 million as his private income, but his finances have been complicated after he became heir to the throne half way through the financial year.
It seems The Independent has an axe to grind with Prince Wlliam.
The above article was published one day ago with the following introduction:
Prince William received a private income from the Duchy of Cornwall of nearly GBP6 million this year, but was criticised for not publishing an annual report in his first year as heir to the throne.
Minutes after it went digital, it takes hours to box in their digital media website, the Duchy of Cornwall had already published the annual, they do so every year. Also what is the axe to grind? Surely they know that the SG, DOL and DOC have always published their yearly, why think that Prince William 1st year as POW and DOC would not, curtail it? Baffled.
Duchy of Cornwall to double Dartmoor rainforest Wistman?s Wood (https://archive.is/yS177)
QuoteThe Prince of Wales aims to double the size of one of Britain?s few remaining rainforests by the year 2040.
The Duchy of Cornwall, which owns Wistman?s Wood on Dartmoor, has announced plans in partnership with Natural England to naturally regenerate the three-hectare ancient wood near Two Bridges.
The wood is thought to be the remnants of a forest that covered much of the national park before Mesolithic hunter-gatherers cleared the area in about 5000BC.
Famed for the twisted and gnarled branches of its stunted oak trees and its moss-covered trunks, it is home to rare Atlantic mosses and lichens including Bryoria fremontii, a horsehair lichen found at only two sites in Britain.
Prince William will visit the Duchy of Cornwall?s Nursery, based near Lostwithiel, Cornwall, on Monday July 10 to open its new Orangery restaurant.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1676622390745243650
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Prince William has arrived at the @DuchyNursery near Lostwithiel, to greet staff at the launch of the Orangery
Nine year olds James and Violet, from Edinburgh, were chosen by #PrinceWilliam to cut the ribbon to open The Orangery @DuchyNursery
Two short videos
https://twitter.com/i/status/1678423165389750272
https://twitter.com/i/status/1678432958468988929
Prince William in Cornwall opening new Orangery restaurant in Lostwithiel - live updates - Cornwall Live (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/prince-william-cornwall-opening-new-8587471)
Prince of Wales opens new eatery in Cornwall - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXJB2nHQs5A)
Prince William opens up a new restaurant called ?The Orangery? in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, meeting staff and visiting the Duchy of Cornwall?s nursery. .
Report by Isobel Rowland
The Royal Family Channel
Youtube
Rebecca Russell
@RMRussell29
Prince William visited Wistman?s Wood on @duchyofcornwall land today after plans to double the woodland's size were announced. The Duchy's Sustainable Stewardship vision means they are working to their sustainability goal of net zero 🌳
📸 Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
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KP video of the visit to Wistman's Woods.
https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1678823434418024464?s=46&t=plNaOW6iGx3MTkDhqYBUzQ
QuoteOver the next 20 years, the Duchy will be regenerating this ancient woodland by doubling its size, providing a home for some rare species and encouraging nature to thrive
Anything that increases woodland, trees, the Earth?s lungs, is a really good project. I just wish taking care of the Amazon was as high on the priorities of authorities there.
Tony Juniper
@TonyJuniper
Nature recovery. Chair @NaturalEngland. Fellow @CISL_Cambridge. Chair @coolearth. Writer.
Cambridge, UK
Very good to join Prince William today to walk at Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve. We discussed expansion of this unique temperate rainforest fragment - a vital step for its long term resilience. Very impressed by his passion for Nature recovery.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-66169614
Prince William's luxury holiday cottages cheaper to rent than TRAVELODGE - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-williams-luxury-holiday-cottages-30584467)
The Duchy of Cornwall owns the beach. Go William Go.
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We'll fight them on the beaches! Prince William and Love Island star Lucie Donlan form unlikely alliance as they battle development of luxury GBP1m villas on the Cornish seafront
Locals are fighting plans to concrete up cliff face overlooking beach in Newquay
A large community group set up to fight the development including model and keen surfer Ms Donlan, who starred on Love Island in 2019 has so far been ignored by Cornwall Council.
Earlier this year she was among hundreds who staged a demonstration, linking arms to stop attempts by diggers to begin excavating the caves below.
But work was stopped only when the Duchy of Cornwall, which owns part of the beach, responded to a plea from the group to use its 'power and position of authority' to stop the destruction.
The Duchy which William inherited when his father became King suspended the licence which gave builders access to the beach until it could prove the plans were safe and bird-nesting restrictions were being met.
Campaign spokesman Andrew Robey, 38, a teacher and lifeguard, said the royal intervention was key in saving the beach for the time being.
'The plans would ruin the beach, destroy the wildlife, and put people on the beach in danger,' he added.
'They're building second homes that'll just be left empty most of the year while there's a housing crisis here. Locals feel betrayed.'
We'll fight them on the beaches! Prince William and Love Island star Lucie Donlan form unlikely alliance as they battle development of luxury ?1m (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12446711/Well-fight-beaches-Prince-William-Love-Island-star-Lucie-Donlan-form-unlikely-alliance-battle-development-luxury-1m-villas-Cornish-seafront.html)
^^^After reading the article, it appears that the cliff site is unstable and unsuitable for building.
The Prince of Wales has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Privy Seal of His Royal Highness appointing Mr Toby George Howell Ashworth of Crosswyn House, St Ewe, St Austell in the county of Cornwall, High Sheriff of Cornwall.
- The Gazette
Cameron Walker
@CameronDLWalker
NEW: Prince William's mental health strategy for Duchy of Cornwall tenants is coming to the Isles of Scilly, supporting islanders through upskilling young people and encouraging outdoor volunteering.
It's part of a new partnership between @duchyofcornwall and @ScillyWildlife.
The Duchy of Cornwall Increases Support for Tenants to Pave the Way for Net Zero Farming | The Duchy of Cornwall (https://duchyofcornwall.org/news/the-duchy-of-cornwall-increases-support-for-tenants-to-pave-the-way-for-net-zero-farming/) -
https://x.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1717133830711030160?s=20
"The Prince of Wales plans to build social housing, which will be powered by renewable energy, on the 130,000-acre private Duchy estate"
Prince William set to launch new 'garden city' for 2,500 people to tackle housing crisis - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-william-set-launch-new-31951952)
The Prince of Wales is spearheading a new drive to build homes for those in need on his Duchy of Cornwall estate -
People: Prince William Announces $4M Plan to Build Homes for the Unhoused on His Cornwall Estate (https://people.com/prince-william-4-million-new-homes-unhoused-8584800)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 22, 2024, 11:52:21 PMThe Prince of Wales is spearheading a new drive to build homes for those in need on his Duchy of Cornwall estate -
People: Prince William Announces $4M Plan to Build Homes for the Unhoused on His Cornwall Estate (https://people.com/prince-william-4-million-new-homes-unhoused-8584800)
I am thrilled to see that the Duchy will be building these homes.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 22, 2024, 11:52:21 PMThe Prince of Wales is spearheading a new drive to build homes for those in need on his Duchy of Cornwall estate -
People: Prince William Announces $4M Plan to Build Homes for the Unhoused on His Cornwall Estate (https://people.com/prince-william-4-million-new-homes-unhoused-8584800)
Great move on Prince William's part, supporting the unhoused.
The Prince of Wales attended the Prince's Council (the board of the Duchy of Cornwall) in Windsor this morning. The Council meets twice a year and provides advice to the Duke of Cornwall (William) about the management of the duchy.
Architect Ben Pentreath, on behalf of The Duchy of Cornwall, has submitted plans for a new 2,500-home neighbourhood, including 875 affordable homes, at Faversham in Kent
The latest plans, part of a wider programme spearheaded by Prince William, Duke of Cornwall, to build across the Duchy's vast nationwide estate, feature a broad range of house types, including Georgian and Victorian-style terraces, of which at least 875 will be designated 'affordable'.
According to the Duchy, at least 400 of these will be social rented homes 'tailored to local incomes, thereby ensuring genuine affordability for the local community'.-
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ben-pentreath-lodges-plans-for-prince-william-backed-kent-estate?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1712053816
I think this is an excellent and fair-minded plan, even though one might ask why only 400 of the 2,500 proposed homes will be 'geared to local incomes'. However, maybe this is just the beginning. For many years London people liking tourist destinations in counties like Dorset, Devon and Somerset for instance, have swooped in buying holiday and retirement cottages near the sea or in picturesque villages for themselves, leaving the adult children of local W/C families priced out of the housing market.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 02, 2024, 11:11:09 PMArchitect Ben Pentreath, on behalf of The Duchy of Cornwall, has submitted plans for a new 2,500-home neighbourhood, including 875 affordable homes, at Faversham in Kent
The latest plans, part of a wider programme spearheaded by Prince William, Duke of Cornwall, to build across the Duchy's vast nationwide estate, feature a broad range of house types, including Georgian and Victorian-style terraces, of which at least 875 will be designated 'affordable'.
According to the Duchy, at least 400 of these will be social rented homes 'tailored to local incomes, thereby ensuring genuine affordability for the local community'.-
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ben-pentreath-lodges-plans-for-prince-william-backed-kent-estate?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1712053816
Thank you for the update on the housing plan. I am a little surprised to see that it is in Kent, but then the Duchy of Cornwall owns property outside of the county.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 02, 2024, 11:11:09 PMArchitect Ben Pentreath, on behalf of The Duchy of Cornwall, has submitted plans for a new 2,500-home neighbourhood, including 875 affordable homes, at Faversham in Kent
The latest plans, part of a wider programme spearheaded by Prince William, Duke of Cornwall, to build across the Duchy's vast nationwide estate, feature a broad range of house types, including Georgian and Victorian-style terraces, of which at least 875 will be designated 'affordable'.
According to the Duchy, at least 400 of these will be social rented homes 'tailored to local incomes, thereby ensuring genuine affordability for the local community'.-
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ben-pentreath-lodges-plans-for-prince-william-backed-kent-estate?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1712053816
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1885736/king-charles-homes-faversham
'The proposal is to build the 2,500 homes on 320-acre agricultural land in the historic market town across 20 years.
The Duchy owns 320 acres of land in the southeast area of the town, running up to the M2 and the Brenley Corner junction. The application for consent which was put out to public consultation has left residents feeling furious'.
Another resident believed the housing proposal was not aligned with the royal's love for the environment.
Sarah Vomley wrote: "I always thought the Duchy cared about the environment and green spaces, seems I was wrong. They also can't (or won't) maintain the houses they already have."
Ms Vomley also believed Faversham did not have the infrastructure to support a development as it was difficult to get a doctor or dentist appointment in the area.
Resident James Addicott added: "My family are very proud 3rd-generation Duchy farmers and they feel ashamed and betrayed. No honour, just greed. We were hoping the Royals were maybe oblivious to it all, with good intentions, but it's all a gloss."
Resident James Addicott added: "My family are very proud 3rd-generation Duchy farmers and they feel ashamed and betrayed. No honour, just greed. We were hoping the Royals were maybe oblivious to it all, with good intentions, but it's all a gloss."
The Duke of Cornwall – Prince William – will visit Newquay in Cornwall on Thursday 9th May. -
The Duke of Cornwall will visit the Isles of Scilly on Friday 10th May.
Thread: https://x.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1786454479505699185
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 03, 2024, 06:49:31 PMThe Duke of Cornwall – Prince William – will visit Newquay in Cornwall on Thursday 9th May. -
The Duke of Cornwall will visit the Isles of Scilly on Friday 10th May.
Thread: https://x.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1786454479505699185
I also understand that her will be performing Investitures this week at WC.
Prince William #DukeofCornwall has arrived in #Nansledan to meet with @stpetrocs to find out about plans to tackle #homelessness
24 homes will be built here with 'wraparound' support for local homeless people
Getty Images: The Duke Of Cornwall Visits Cornwall (https://www.gettyimages.ca/editorial-images/news/event/the-duke-of-cornwall-visits-cornwall/776143568)
The Duke of Cornwall visits Nansledan to see the site where the Duchy of Cornwall's first ever innovative housing project will be built to help address homelessness. The project will be delivered alongside Cornish charity, St Petrocs, and will provide 24 homes with wraparound support for local people experiencing homelessness. Report by Iain Jones.
Prince William has met members of the public and posed for selfies on Fistral Beach as part of a two-day visit to Cornwall. Report by Zaina Alibhai.
Getty Images: The Duke Of Cornwall Visits The Isles Of Scilly (https://www.gettyimages.ca/editorial-images/news/event/the-duke-of-cornwall-visits-the-isles-of-scilly/776143609)
Prince William told schoolchildren his favourite colour and his "best guard" on a visit to the Isles of Scilly. After arriving on a pilot boat and meeting local business, a pupil asked him, "is the King's son allowed to have lunch with us?", to which the Prince of Wales replied, "Yes, is that okay? I'd love to do that". Report by Laurence Brooks.
The Prince of Wales has given a positive update about his wife's cancer treatment – saying "she's doing well". William was asked about Kate as he toured the only hospital on the Isles of Scilly to learn about a major building project to improve facilities being constructed on land owned by his Duchy of Cornwall. Report by Matthew Covell.