The finances of the British royal family remain shrouded in mystery, but recent estimates suggest that King Charles’ fortune could be worth around 900 million pounds according to the ‘Daily Mail’.
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The finances of the British royal family are shrouded in mystery, a state of affairs that seems to suit them. Thanks to a combination of legal barriers and careful planning, it is almost impossible to know exactly how much the Windsors owned.
When Queen Elizabeth died in 2022, the contents of her will were not disclosed, following tradition, leaving the public in the dark about the distribution of her fortune. Additionally, it is not always clear which assets actually belong to the royal family and which belong to the state. For example, Buckingham Palace, although valued at over a billion pounds, only belongs to the king in an official capacity.
In 2023, when William was asked by a schoolboy about the amount in his bank account, he replied that he “didn’t know.” However, according to “The Times”, the prince’s fortune was estimated at more than a billion pounds in 2022, including the Duchy of Cornwall, valued at 1.3 billion pounds, which he acquired upon becoming Prince of Wales. . This private estate, established in 1337, generates an annual income of around 24 million pounds for the heir to the throne.
Since becoming king, Charles has seen his wealth increase, now reaching an estimated £900 million. He inherited the Duchy of Lancaster, valued at around £647 million, from his late mother, while transferring the Duchy of Cornwall to his eldest son, William. The annual income from his estates, which amounted to around £27 million in 2023/2024, is used for official and private expenses, as well as to cover the expenses of other members of the royal family.
-Princess Anne, whose fortune is estimated at around £50 million, resides at Gatcombe Park, a 730-acre property gifted by the Queen in 1976. The estate generates funds through agriculture and the organization of the Festival of British Eventing every year.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, although not blessed with the same funds as Prince William, have amassed a fortune estimated at £20 million through business deals and inheritances. Harry inherited £10 million from his mother, Princess Diana, and £7 million from the Queen Mother.
Other members of the royal family, such as Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, also have estimated fortunes, although often less than those of the main heirs.
The editor wrote this article using AI.
