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Prince William and Princess Kate have broken with royal tradition by significantly reducing transparency around household staff details in the latest annual finance report. The Prince of Wales has chosen to end the level of disclosure previously maintained by King Charles,

Prince William and Princess Kate will be able to issue their first royal warrants next year, with the first companies to be considered making their applications by the end of this month. This news comes as it has emerged that the royal couple have been appointed grantors of royal grants of appointment by King Charles, it has been confirmed.