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Relevant information has become known from the report Paradise Papers, which published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism (ICIJ).
According to recent data, the Duchy of Lancaster has invested in two offshore companies in the Bermuda and Cayman Islands. In particular, this happened in 2004 and 2005.
So, the investment was found in the BrightHouse leasing company, which was accused of making money from the poor, and Threshers, a chain of British shops that went bankrupt, owed 17.5 million pounds of taxes and left 6,000 unemployed. human.
However, in the British duchy noted that in this way the queen does not violate any laws. In addition, Elizabeth II regularly pays taxes.
Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform", Queen Elizabeth II of England most recently opened the highest bridge - Queensferry Crossing.