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Queen refuses to take pay rise during coronavirus crisis and is 'determined to carry on'
The Queen has refused to take a pay rise – as Brits try to deal with the impact of the coronavirus. Her Majesty will get an £85.9 million Sovereign Grant next year, including £33 million to repair her palaces.However, the Crown Estate’s revenues have suffered during the pandemic, and the 2021 grant will be frozen at £86.3 million for the following year.Michael Stevens, The Queen’s treasurer, has forecasted a £20m shortfall in the £369m budget for the work at Buckingham Palace.