In the twenty-first century, the monarchy can no longer exist behind a veil of mystery. The public deserves full transparency in every aspect of royal life that involves finance, property, business, and influence. This isn’t about hostility towards the institution, but about accountability in an age that demands openness from every other public body.

When taxpayers contribute to royal finances, when estates and properties are maintained with public funds, or when royal connections quietly shape political or economic outcomes, the public has a right to know.

True transparency doesn’t weaken the monarchy, it strengthens trust. In a democracy, secrecy breeds suspicion, while honesty builds legitimacy. The monarchy has long been a symbol of continuity and stability, but for it to remain relevant, it must also embody the values of fairness and integrity that define modern Britain. If the royal family’s wealth and dealings are beyond scrutiny, then they risk alienating a generation raised on equality, accountability, and truth.

Complete openness would also clarify where public responsibility ends and private privilege begins. Citizens should know what the Crown Estate contributes to the nation, what revenues are personal, and how influence is exercised – whether through patronage, lobbying, or quiet conversations with government. Transparency would not strip the monarchy of its dignity, but rather reveal whether that dignity is deserved.

The twenty-first century is no place for shadows and secrets. Every institution that serves the people must be answerable to them; and the monarchy, if it wishes to endure, must lead by example.

To remain a unifying force rather than a relic of entitlement, it should open its books, show its workings, and earn respect not through inherited status, but through integrity and honesty before the people it represents.