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King Charles 3 is set to retire the historic royal train as part of cost-cutting and modernization efforts by the British monarchy.
According to the royal household’s financial report, the nine-carriage royal train,used since Queen Victoria’s era, will be decommissioned next year.
The King’s treasurer, James Chalmers, said the move reflects “fiscal discipline,” with royal travel shifting to helicopters.
The Sovereign Grant, which funds royal duties, remained at £86.3 million this year but will rise to £132 million in 2026.
King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, was praised for his resilience and commitment to duty.
