United Kingdom, June 26 -- King Charles has become the first British monarch to disclose the size of his personal tax bill - with newly published royal accounts revealing he has voluntarily paid more than £30 million to HM Revenue Customs since succeeding to the throne.

The 77-year-old monarch personally requested details of his income tax and capital gains tax payments be released as part of the latest annual financial reports, according to Buckingham Palace.

The figures show Charles paid £11.7 million in tax during the 2023/24 financial year and a further £12.9 million in 2024/25. While accounts for 2025/26 are still being audited, palace officials said the overall total will exceed £30 million.

The move comes ami...