11 richest British royal family members: From Princess Charlotte to Kate Middleton
11 richest British royal family members: Find out who has the most and least net worth
One of the oldest monarchies in the world, the British Royal family also boasts of members with incredible personal wealth. This list highlights the significant range in wealth among the family members, from the more modest fortune of some members to the immense wealth of the monarch. Here’s a detailed look at the British Royal family’s worth, starting from the least wealthy and ending with the richest.
1. Prince George
As the future king, Prince George’s current worth is a modest fortune of $500,000, but his future wealth will be significant due to inheritances, the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, and other royal properties that generate millions a year for the male heir.
2. Princess Charlotte
Similar to her brother George, Princess Charlotte’s current wealth of $500,000 is largely tied to gifts and family funds, but her future financial standing will be substantial up to a massive $4.4 billion.
3. Prince Louis
The youngest royal, Prince Louis’s wealth is currently estimated to be around $500,000, but this will grow significantly with future inheritances and royal assets.
4. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
Sarah Ferguson, known for her financial struggles, has faced bankruptcy in the past. Now worth $1 million, she has managed to generate income through various ventures, including writing novels and appearing on television. Prince Andrew’s ex-wife was recently even a guest host on the British daytime TV show 'This Morning'.
5. Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew’s financial situation has been significantly impacted by his public controversies and legal battles, including a substantial payout to settle accusations of sexual misconduct. Worth up to an estimated $5 million, his assets are largely tied to past property deals and a modest Navy pension.
6. Queen Camilla
Before her marriage to King Charles, Queen Camilla, was independently wealthy, benefiting from an inheritance and her property, Ray Mill House. Her wealth, said to be worth $5 million, is now complemented by her royal position.
7. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales
Kate Middleton’s wealth of $10 million includes personal savings and assets inherited from her family, as well as her status as a high-profile member of the royal family. At 42, she is believed to have a trust fund from the affluent Middletons and has accumulated significant assets as a princess, including her late mother-in-law’s engagement ring and a designer wardrobe valued at over $1 million.
8. Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle, 42, was reportedly worth $5 million when she met Prince Harry, largely due to her role in the TV series 'Suits'. The American-born duchess and her husband now have a combined net worth of $60 million. Their biggest success since stepping down as working royals in 2020 is the $100 million deal they signed with Netflix through their firm, Archewell Productions. However, their $20 million contract with Spotify was canceled last June.
9. Prince Harry
Prince Harry has significantly increased his wealth, adding to the $10 million inherited from Princess Diana and the $17.6 million left in trust by the Queen Mother. Multimillion-dollar deals from his book, podcast, TV, and other ventures have helped boost his and Meghan’s estimated net worth to $60 million. Their primary asset is their $15 million estate in Montecito, California.
10. Prince William
Prince William’s wealth of $100 million includes his inheritance from his mother Princess Diana's trust, his annual income from the Duchy of Cornwall, and various high-value assets.
11. King Charles
King Charles III tops the list as the richest member of the Royal family with a vast fortune of $2.3 billion that includes valuable estates, royal properties, art collections, and income from the Duchy of Lancaster. His wealth includes an impressive real estate portfolio, which includes both the Sandringham and Balmoral estates.
