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Prince of Wales anniversary sparks launch of Republic Wales
2nd Jul 2009
Republic is set to launch a Welsh campaign following an increase of interest sparked by the 40th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales.

What do royals have to hide?
29th Jun 2009
Republic has today challenged the secrecy and spin surrounding royal finances after the traditional annual report press conference was cancelled.

Don't give the Queen any more of our money, says Republic
29th Jun 2009
Republic has today called on the government to resist the Queen's demands for an increase in the Civil List and has said the costs of the monarchy must be slashed.

"Scrap the Civil List" says Republic as ICM Poll shows 62% want Queen's finances to be as transparent as MPs' expenses
28th Jun 2009
Republic has called for the Civil List to be scrapped as a poll carried out by ICM for Republic, and reported in today's Sunday Times, has shown 62% of people want royal finances to be fully available for public scrutiny.

Media challenged over 66p royal finances spin: Republic
26th Jun 2009
As Buckingham Palace prepares to release their annual financial report on Monday Republic has challenged the media not to perpetuate the myth that the monarchy costs the taxpayer just a few pence each.

Prince Charles must disclose his expenses says Republic
23rd Jun 2009
Republic has today demanded that Charles Windsor fully disclose his expenses after it was revealed his tax bill has gone down to just 19%.

Government must stop subsidising multi-million pound Duchy of Cornwall: Republic
22nd Jun 2009
Republic has today called on the government to stop subsidising Charles Windsor's multi-million pound business empire, the Duchy of Cornwall, with millions of pounds of Grant-in-Aid money.

Republic to call for widespread opposition to Prince Charles at Annual Conference
19th Jun 2009
Republic is to use its Annual Conference tomorrow to call for a campaign of opposition to Prince Charles' increasing interference in politics.

Republic welcomes Rogers' call for review of royal powers
16th Jun 2009
Republic has today welcomed Richard Rogers' call for a review of royal powers following Prince Charles' intervention in the Chelsea Barracks redevelopment.

Republic condemns 'feudal' planning process after Charles succeeds in blocking Chelsea plans
12th Jun 2009
Republic has tonight condemned reports that Prince Charles has succeeded in blocking plans for a new housing developing on the site of the Chelsea barracks.

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