1760
Crown Lands surrendered to Parliament
George III surrenders Crown Lands to Parliament for an annual payment, with the estate’s profits going to the Treasury.
About Us
Lasting and shared prosperity for the nation
Our purpose is to create lasting and shared prosperity for the nation. It drives our strategy and informs all we do.
We focus on the nation's long-term challenges
Net zero and energy security
Being a leader in supporting the UK towards a net zero carbon and energy-secure future
Inclusive communities and economic growth
Helping create inclusive communities and support economic growth and productivity
Nature and biodiversity
Taking a leading role in stewarding the UK’s natural environment and biodiversity
Our leadership
Our leadership team bring a wide range of expertise to help us deliver value for our customers, partners and communities.
Our history
We're a unique business with a rich history.
1961
Independent and commercial
The Crown Estate Act establishes the modern-day company – managed by an independent board.
1964
Seabed ownership extended
The Continental Shelf Act extends The Crown Estate’s ownership of the seabed to 12 nautical miles from Britain’s coast.
2011
Sovereign Grant
Our profit, paid to the Treasury, is used by government to set the funding for the Monarch (The Sovereign Grant Act).
Our Annual Report
We announced a £1.1 billion net revenue profit for the nation’s finances in 2024/25.
Our governance
Our unique set up, established through an Act of Parliament to operate independently and commercially, means that there is nothing else quite like us.
