According to BBC reports cited in a Fox News article, Buckingham Palace is alleged to have prevented Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from developing their 'Sussex Royal' brand, contributing to the couple's frustration over lack of institutional support. This move is seen as an exertion of traditional royal authority to maintain established hierarchies and control over royal-associated commercial ventures.

Buckingham Palace published its annual financial statement for 2023-24 detailing how the Sovereign Grant was spent. The report breaks down expenditures on staffing wages, official travel, property maintenance, and sustainability initiatives, and it highlights improved labor practices such as a reduced gender pay gap.

On September 23, 2023, anti-monarchy campaigners organized by the Republic group staged what they claimed was the first-ever protest inside Buckingham Palace, highlighting their opposition to hereditary power. During the protest, activists displayed slogans opposing the monarchy and several were briefly detained, drawing attention to the palace’s role as the emblem of an undemocratic institution.

An ex-Sky News boss claims that Buckingham Palace imposed extraordinary restrictions on broadcast footage of King Charles III's Coronation, effectively censoring and dictating which media content could be aired.

Buckingham Palace spin doctors reportedly reserved the right to censor images from King Charles III's coronation, sparking accusations of authoritarian media manipulation and misuse of public funds.

Buckingham Palace has attempted to limit the future use of footage from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral by major U.K. broadcasters. Critics describe the move as an authoritarian act of censorship designed to control the narrative and stifle independent journalistic coverage.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement in response to a report by The Guardian alleging that, until the 1960s, the Royal Household barred ethnic minorities and foreigners from certain positions and negotiated clauses to exempt itself from anti-discrimination laws. The palace defended its historical practices and affirmed that it now complies with the UK's Equality Act through established diversity and inclusivity policies.

A report by The Guardian (via HuffPost) reveals that until at least the late 1960s, Buckingham Palace maintained a policy that effectively banned minorities from holding office roles, reflecting longstanding discriminatory hiring practices. The report highlights that while domestic roles were available to minorities, clerical positions were predominantly reserved for non-minority individuals, raising concerns about the institution's commitment to fair labor practices.