James Chalmers
James Chalmers, the keeper of the privy purse, has been in the news for announcing the decommissioning of the royal train as part of King Charles's efforts to modernize the monarchy and reduce costs.
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James Chalmers, the King’s treasurer, stated that Buckingham Palace will remain the primary venue for ceremonial functions.
Why Britain’s royals don’t want to live in Buckingham Palace
United States· 2026-07-01
James Chalmers announced the decision regarding the royal residence change as the keeper of the Privy Purse.
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Hungary· 2026-06-29
James Chalmers explained the clarity and structure of the Royal finances.
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
United Kingdom· 2026-06-27
James Chalmers, the King's Treasurer and Keeper of the Privy Purse, said Buckingham Palace would continue to serve as the centre of royal and state functions.
King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit
Tanzania· 2026-06-26
James Chalmers, the king’s treasurer and keeper of the privy purse, said it would remain the primary venue for ceremonial and official functions.
King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after costly refit, reveals $17 million tax billUnited States· 2026-06-26King Charles's personal treasurer James Chalmers confirmed that the King and Queen will not live in Buckingham Palace.
Король Карл решил не переезжать в Букингемский дворец после завершения ремонта
Belarus· 2026-06-26
Il «ragioniere» della Corona, James Chalmers, ha commentato che «il ruolo della monarchia moderna continua ad attarsi per venire incontro alle richieste del nostro mondo in evoluzione».
Re Carlo lascia Buckingham Palace: non tornerà più a vivere nel palazzo reale. Ecco perché
Italy· 2026-06-26
James Chalmers, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, said the disclosures reflected the role of the modern monarchy.
King Charles reveals personal tax bill for first time
Australia· 2026-06-26
James Chalmers is the palace official in charge of the king’s financial affairs.
The Royal Train will end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economise | World News
Jamaica· 2025-07-05
James Chalmers, the palace official in charge of the King’s financial affairs, discussed the need to decommission the royal train.
Royal Train reaches last stop as King Charles ends 150-year-old tradition
Canada· 2025-07-04
James Chalmers announced the retirement of the Royal Train due to cost reasons.
Britisches Königshaus stellt Betrieb von Royal Train ein
Switzerland· 2025-07-03
James Chalmers commented on the royal train being part of national life that everyone involved loves and cares for.
Kraljeva družina bo prvič od leta 1840 ostala brez posebnega vlaka
Slovenia· 2025-07-02
James Chalmers, the king's treasurer, stated that the monarch agreed the royal train would come to an end in 2027.
Rei Carlos dita fim da linha para o comboio real britânico | Monarquia
Portugal· 2025-07-02
James Chalmers commented on the royal train's significance and the need to move forward.
Royal train to be retired as King Charles seeks to modernise monarchy | King Charles IIIUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
