WHERE did all that money come from?

Question

how did the royal family get so much money ? where does it come from ?

Answer 1

In the United Kingdom, the Crown Estate is a property portfolio associated with the monarchy. Historically the possession of monarchs, it has evolved into a unique institution which transfers its income to the Exchequer, that is to the national government.

The Crown Estate is one of the largest property owners in the United Kingdom with a portfolio worth over £7 billion ($14.35 billion) as of 2007. The majority of the estate by value is urban, including a large number of properties in central London, but the estate also owns 110, 000 hectares (272, 000 acres) of agricultural land and forest, and more than 55% of the UK’s foreshore, and retains various other traditional holdings and rights.

When William I died, the land he had acquired by right of conquest was still largely intact. But his successors granted large estates to the nobles and barons who supplied them with men and arms. The Crown lands were augmented as well as depleted over the centuries: Edward I extended his possessions into Wales, and James VI & I had his own Crown lands in Scotland which were ultimately combined with the Crown lands of England and Wales.

Answer 2

taxes?

Answer 3

We the fools keep them in the manor their accustomed too.  And they laugh at us all the way to their crown Jewell's.

Answer 4

Real estate, and taxes.  And much of it has been around for a millennium.

Answer 5

The taxes from us poor peasants... LOL

Answer 6

They are wealthy land owners.

Taxes from the people.

Not to mention that the Royal family also has residences in Canada, Australia, and everywhere else the Queen is the Head of State.

Answer 7

The commonwealth....hello!

:D

Answer 8

I'm not positive, but probably dowries, tributes, land sales, etc.