Much of the substantial work on the house, including plumbing, electricity, fire protection and basic decoration were paid by the taxpayer -- US$7 million in all, a St. James's Palace spokesman said. Prince Charles paid US$2.6 million for carpeting, curtains, lighting and to reupholster furniture, the spokesman said on customary condition of anonymity.
The cost of Parker Bowles' room and bath, he said, was shared. The basic decoration -- to "guest room level" -- was paid out of public funds, like the rest of the rooms. Prince Charles paid for additional decoration.
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