At the end of March 2012, the Duchy of Lancaster had £405m of net assets under its control

Details of the finances of the Duchy of Lancaster are published annually in a formal report

The major part of the Duchy’s land holding, in terms of surface area, is held as rural estates

Valuable locations such as central London, make a very important contribution to the income of the Duchy

Financial assets take the form of equities, bonds and other investments

The values which guide the Duchy of Lancaster are soundly based and openly stated