+The Duchy of Lancaster is a private estate, held in trust for the reigning British sovereign. It provides independent income to the monarch, distinct from the [Crown Estate](/wiki/crown_estate), with roots stretching back centuries through [Royal](/wiki/royal) landholdings.
+## See also
+- [British Monarchy](/wiki/british_monarchy)
+- [Lancaster](/wiki/lancaster)
+- [Monarch](/wiki/monarch)