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Renters still face living in draughty homes – even if their landlord is the King

Published 18 August 2026, 7:00am

The Guardian reported that more than 100 rented homes on the inherited royal estates of King Charles and Prince William fail to meet the current legal minimum energy standards for landlords.

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