Letter: In Brief

Friday 11 June 1999 00:02 BST

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Sir: Most of the revenue from the Crown estates (letter, 9 June) already accrues to the Treasury, and for 12 years Prince Charles also surrendered half the Duchy of Cornwall revenues; like all members of the Royal Family he now pays tax at the full rate. Advocates of sweeping constitutional change never count the cost: unless our monarchy was overthrown by force, compensation would have to be paid for the loss of title to ancient royal possessions, while the substitution of republican presidents would entail expensive elections, maintenance for temporary heads of state and retirement pensions.

JENNIFER MILLER

London SW15

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