Spanish royals 'expenses are uncontrolled', Brits subject to Brown's 'transparency'

If there are no impediments, The Independent will soon be publishing over 100 letters written between Buckingham Palace and the British Government, all referring to the need for a raise among British royals. This would be impossible in Spain as the Royal Household here is not obliged to divulge its accounts, or even to account for its expenses. However, King Juan Carlos is to 'earn' €8.896.920 this year, with which to keep his family and homes. It is the same amount as his household received last year. Nevertheless, there are calls for his accounts to be 'more transparent' from several left-leaning politicians andparties, who say, "Trying to find out how this public money is spent is like hitting a brick wall."