Here’s How Much Kate Middleton and 6 Other Royals Are Worth
From Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding to Prince William and Kate’s family of five, the British royal family is constantly in the headlines. But beyond their lavish lifestyles and royal duties, how much are these royals actually worth? Here’s an estimate of the net worth of seven key members of the royal family.
Prince Charles: $280 million
As the Prince of Wales and first in line to the throne, Prince Charles has the largest personal net worth of the royals. His income comes from the Duchy of Cornwall which manages over 130,000 hectares of land. Charles also receives a sizable annual allowance from the Queen.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: $70 million
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge receive generous allowances from the Queen each year to support their royal duties and public engagements. William also inherited money from his mother Diana’s estate. Combined, William and Kate’s net worth is estimated at around $70 million.
The entire royal family: $530 billion
With historic palaces, priceless crown jewels, valuable art collections, lush estates and tourism revenue from royal sites, the total value of assets associated with the British royal family is estimated at over $530 billion. However, the royals themselves actually have relatively modest personal net worths given the grandeur of their positions and lavish royal responsibilities.
The British Royal Family: Lavish Lifestyles and Large Responsibilities
From opulent palaces and crown jewels to public engagements, royal tours and ceremonies, the British royal family’s lives of wealth and duty are constantly on full display. While their personal fortunes remain more modest, the prestigious titles, historic institutions and royal tourism machine they represent are worth far more than any individual royal’s net worth.
Prince Harry: $40 million
Prince Harry received an inheritance of around $14 million from his mother Diana’s estate when he turned 30. He also receives an annual allowance from the Queen to support his official royal duties. After his marriage to Meghan Markle, Harry’s net worth rose due to media deals and sponsorships, and is now estimated at $40 million.
Prince Andrew: $30 million
Prince Andrew receives funding from the Queen to support his royal engagements and pet projects like his Pitch@Palace initiative to help startups. He also inherited an estate from his father Philip worth over $25 million. Andrew’s net worth is estimated around $30 million, making him one of the less wealthy royals.
Princess Anne: $20 million
As the only daughter of the Queen and Prince Philip, Princess Anne received a relatively modest annual allowance for a royal. She does not have a spouse or children, so she has fewer responsibilities and costs. Princesses Anne has investments and properties, but her net worth is the lowest of the royals at an estimated $20 million.
Queen Elizabeth II: $500 million
As queen, Elizabeth receives a lavish annual stipend called the Sovereign Grant which covers staff salaries, official office expenses and travel. She also has inherited valuable jewels, funds and estates over her reign. However, the bulk of the Queen’s financial assets are tied to the Crown Estate, of which she does not personally benefit. Her personal net worth is relatively modest at $500 million.
The Crown Estate: $530 billion
Encompassing historic palaces, royal residences, government buildings, forests, farms and vast lands across the UK, the Crown Estate’s assets have a combined value of over $530 billion. As queen, Elizabeth II acts as head of state, but the Crown Estate is managed separately to fund the official office of the British monarch as well as other royal staff and residences. But the royals themselves do not personally benefit financially from their stewardship of the Crown Estate.
The British Royal Family: Lavish Lifestyles and Large Responsibilities
From opulent palaces and crown jewels to public engagements, royal tours and ceremonies, the British royal family’s lives of wealth and duty are constantly on full display. While their personal fortunes remain more modest, the prestigious titles, historic institutions and royal tourism machine they represent are worth far more than any individual royal’s net worth.