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| | Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | The royal family and the public purse |
 | | William and Mary were initially granted £600,000 annually "for the charge of the civil government" by parliamentary resolution, and eight years later the first civil list act was passed, with the allowance increased to £700,000. |
 | | In 1760, with accession of George III it was decided that the whole cost of civil government should be provided by Parliament in return for the surrender of the hereditary revenues, principally the net surplus of the crown estate, by the king for the duration of the reign. |
 | | In 1952 the list was expanded to include allowances to Princess Margaret (£6,000 rising to £15,000 were she to marry), while minor royals who undertook official duties were granted £25,000 each. |
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