Duchy of Cornwall’s total assets rise by nearly £93 million to £1.2 billion
The Prince of Wales receives the landed estate’s profits – which came to £23 million in 2021/22 – as his annual private salary.
www.standard.co.ukThe Lostwithiel garden center sits within the Duchy estate and opened to the public in 1975 near Lostwithiel, Cornwall following a half-century expansion plan and new developments including a newer extension, retail space, and an Orangery restaurant. The Prince of Wales visited in July 2023 to see the extension, glasshouse, and gardens. Funds from the Duchy support the Duke’s public, private, and charitable activities. The nursery lies within the Duchy estate and is part of a long-standing estate operation that opened to the public in 1975. Growth over 50 years has expanded the site. It is widely regarded as one of the South West’s leading nurseries. The Duchy nursery continues to expand with garden center facilities while emphasizing nature-friendly horticulture.