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King Charles Gifts £50,900 to Repair Late Queen's Favorite Church
16 Nov
Summary
- King Charles donated £50,900 to repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church
- The church is on the Royal Sandringham Estate and was a favorite of the late Queen
- The church needs £200,000 in total for repairs, with £78,000 raised so far
In November 2025, King Charles has stepped in to support the restoration of a church that held deep personal significance for his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch has donated £50,900 from the privy purse to the West Newton Roof Fund, which aims to raise £200,000 for urgent repairs to the St Peter and St Paul Parish Church on the Royal Sandringham Estate.
The Grade Two listed church was a regular place of worship for the Queen, who would often attend Sunday services there during her winter breaks in Norfolk. She also held an annual prize-giving ceremony for local choristers and schoolchildren at the nearby village hall. With the church's 14th-century tower and 15th-century font, it has long-standing royal ties, having previously received funding for restoration work in the 19th century.
Now, the church is in need of significant repairs, including fixing cracks in the walls and a program of planned maintenance to prevent further deterioration of the stonework. While around £78,000 has been raised so far through fundraising efforts, the King's generous donation is expected to provide a significant boost towards the £200,000 target, ensuring the preservation of this historic place of worship that holds such special meaning for the royal family.
