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Here's how much each person in the royal family is actually worth

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royal visitThe INSIDER Summary:

  • The wealth of the British royal family is quite substantial.
  • While their net worth is still large, Kate Middleton and Prince Philip are on the lower side of the family.
  • Prince George and Princess Charlotte have the highest net worth solely based off their value to the UK economy.

Whether you admire them for their established birthrights or myriad of leadership qualities, the esteemed British family is revered throughout countless nations. Royals seem to have it allpower, prestige, and perhaps most importantly, money. From gargantuan oil supplies to significant charitable donations, the wealth of the British royal family is quite substantial. Surprisingly, most of the money used to fund the British monarchy doesn't actually come from the taxpayerthe royal family are all wealthy on their own. With the combined sums of inheritances, crown estates, and allowances, these royals are able to spare no expense when it comes to enjoying the better things in life. Although we can’t directly indulge ourselves in the abundant realm of high jewelry, impeccable art, and acres of land that comprise their lifestyle, we can revel in their considerable net worths to a cup of herbal tea—with our pinkies raised in the air of course. (Here are 14 other etiquette rules that everyone in the royal family must follow).

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge

Net worth: $10 million

Middleton's story has often been overplayed as a rags-to-riches ascent to royalty, but that’s actually far from the case; her family held substantial holdings with a collective net worth of $50 million. Most of this derives from an online party supply business called Party Pieces, which Breakthrough Branding has dubbed "the U.K.'s leading online and catalog party company." Prince Charles also covers her official staff and wardrobe expenses, and some of her travel costs are often funded by the countries she visits, which means she gets to keep most of her personal money in the bankone of the many benefits of having a prince for a husband, we assume. Although her net worth is estimated to be around $10 million over the years in terms of savings, her national worth with clothing sales and tourism revenue is rumored to be much higher. (Check out these 18 times Kate Middleton and Princess Diana basically wore the same outfit). In any case, her combined wealth with husband Prince William is said to increase once Prince Charles ascends to the throne.



Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Net worth: $30 million 

Although he never took on the title of king due to strict monarchy regulations, royalty still pumps through his blood. This is pretty sweet considering that he receives just over $442,000 a year as determined by the Sovereign Grant just for his royal title. According to a U.K. Government site, Prince Philip receives an annual Parliamentary annuity of £359,000 in order “to meet the expenses of carrying out his public duties in support of the Queen.” (Have you seen these photos of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh?)



Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry of Wales

Net worth: $40 million each 

According to The Richest, Prince William and his younger brother Prince Harry gathered most of their wealth on their 30th birthdays through an inheritance£13m in trust and estate from their late mother,  Diana, Princess of Wales. At the age of 21, the two sons gained access to a lavish $450,000 per year investment profit. They also receive an “allowance” from the Duchy of Cornwall, which is managed by their father. This isn’t the typical allowance we remember from our parents however; it was reported to be a total $4.6 million in 2015. This grand sum covers most of their staff, travel, and wardrobe expenses. Despite their inherent royal status, both princes crank out their own paychecks as well. Prince William also works as a helicopter pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance, but donates his entire $62,000 annual salary to charity. Prince Harry earns his own salary as an officer in the Army Air Corps until his departure from the serviceas captain, he was said to earn an additional $45,000 a year. It's good to know the two princes have their morals in check; check out how they try to keep the memory of Princess Diana alive 20 years after her death



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