Who pays for the royal family?

You are talking about an 80 year old woman who from the age of 21 took an oath to give her life in service of the Nation. In this she had done a magnificent job. When many at her age have given up the ghost and are in care, she travels the world representing Britain. Her every move, facial expression and words are reported and critisised, yet she carries on regardless. Her income is derived from Royal Estates and the civil list. I for one am happy to pay taxes to support a British Monarchy....or perhaps we should give the money to all the spongers who manage to arrive on our shores.