The N-VA resubmits its proposal to scrap the allowance for the King’s children

The N-VA has resubmitted its bill to modify the allowances paid to members of the Royal Family. The bill involves two basic principles. Firstly, following the Dutch model, only the King, the widow/widower of the Monarch and the heir to the throne (from the age of 18 years) should receive an allowance. The King's allowance is comparable to that of the Prime Minister and the others receive the same as a 'normal' minister. The King’s other children must be responsible for their income themselves. The N-VA also wants to make information related to finances for those members of the Royal family who will retain their allowances more transparent. Besides personal compensation there will also be a Civil List that must include all work and representation costs and which would be subject to parliamentary control. Last year Parliament's allocation to the King amounted to €10,673,000 million. The heir apparent receives €936,000 and Queen Fabiola €1,462,000.