Official figures show that over the past decade the Duke of York has spent £4m to fund his work as a special representative for trade and investment.
Royal protection officers provided by the Metropolitan police are estimated to have cost a further £10m over the same period, according to Dai Davies, for former head of Scotland Yard's royal protection squad.
The Duke travels with a retinue of five officials, flying first class on chartered planes and staying in five-star hotels.
Police usually travel out in travel out in advance to assess the security of his ahead of visits, and the Duke is accompanied by two bodyguards. More...
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