{"id":113767,"date":"2024-07-24T16:25:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T16:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/prince-william-salary-revealed-how-rich-is-the-prince-of-wales\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T16:25:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T16:25:23","slug":"prince-william-salary-revealed-how-rich-is-the-prince-of-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/prince-william-salary-revealed-how-rich-is-the-prince-of-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William Salary Revealed: How Rich is the Prince of Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Prince William boasts a whopping salary as Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n<p>In many ways, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/07\/prince-william-kate-middleton-candid-photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prince William and his family<\/a> function as national mascots. His father is a symbolic head of state (not head of government), and he has ceremonial and public relations duties that require extensive travel.<\/p>\n<p>These duties are a terrible burden that comes with birth into that family. But this polarizing birthright is not without extremely lucrative perks.<\/p>\n<p>Prince William was born rich. And he\u2019s getting wealthier every year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William in July of 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504594 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_01-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince William, Prince of Wales looks on during a visit to Lambeth for a special event to marking the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation\u2019s five-year programme on July 11, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Maja Smiejkowska \u2013 WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-prince-william-s-salary\">What is Prince William\u2019s salary?<\/h2>\n<p>According reports by <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-william-annual-salary-revealed-8682379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">various outlets<\/a>, Prince William raked in a staggering $30 million solely from his Duchy of Cornwall estate from the 2023-2024 financial year.<\/p>\n<p>As we have previously reported, William inherited this estate from King Charles in 2022. When Charles ascended the throne (automatically, upon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2022\/09\/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-at-96-prince-charles-becomes-king-of-the-united-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queen Elizabeth\u2019s death<\/a>, though his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/slideshows\/coronation-of-king-charles-all-the-highlights-from-this-historic-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coronation<\/a> was months later), William became the Prince of Wales.<\/p>\n<p>For centuries, the Duchy of Cornwall has served as a source of revenue to support the first-in-line for the throne. It enriched Charles for, obviously, an extremely long time. In a few months, a few years, or a couple of decades, if the monarchy persists, it will enrich Prince George.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-790x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 9, 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-768x995.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-1581x2048.jpg 1581w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-741x960.jpg 741w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-834x1080.jpg 834w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-926x1200.jpg 926w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-scaled.jpg 1976w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-790x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 9, 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504595 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-768x995.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-1581x2048.jpg 1581w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-741x960.jpg 741w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-834x1080.jpg 834w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-926x1200.jpg 926w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-scaled.jpg 1976w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_02-scaled.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince William, Prince of Wales during an official visit at RAF Valley on July 09, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Duchy of Cornwall also means that Prince William has \u201cDuke of Cornwall\u201d on his list of titles. And that\u2019s neat!<\/p>\n<p>But raking in $30.4 million in passive income is arguably a bigger deal.<\/p>\n<p>That is not his sole source of income. William and Harry each inherited millions from Princess Diana upon her death, meaning hundreds of thousands in annual dividends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 11, 2024 while making quite the facial expression.\" class=\"wp-image-504596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 11, 2024 while making quite the facial expression.\" class=\"wp-image-504596 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_03-scaled.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince William, Prince of Wales looks on during a visit to Lambeth for a special event to marking the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation\u2019s five-year programme on July 11, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Maja Smiejkowska \u2013 WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-prince-william-holds-many-many-other-titles\">Prince William holds many, many other titles<\/h2>\n<p>Queen Elizabeth II once held the title of Patron of the Football Association. (Just a reminder: in the UK, \u201cfootball\u201d refers to soccer.)<\/p>\n<p>As we previously reported, Prince William now holds that title. He has even given out honors to athletes even as he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/05\/prince-william-steps-in-for-cancer-stricken-prince-charles-at-historic-d-day-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steps in for King Charles<\/a> amidst his father\u2019s cancer battle.<\/p>\n<p>William also oversees the Welsh Guards Charity and the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. Additionally, he received the title of president of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association. Those last two are for handing out military honors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 11 of 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William on July 11 of 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504597 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_04-scaled.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks during a visit to Lambeth for a special event to marking the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation\u2019s five-year programme on July 11, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Maja Smiejkowska \u2013 WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>William no longer holds the title of president of Fields in Trust.<\/p>\n<p>That organization protects parks and green spaces all across the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Prince William and other members of the royal family include charitable ventures among their duties. Generations of hoarded wealth within a monarchy mean that there is a lot of good that he and his loved ones can potentially do for the citizens of the country that he symbolically represents.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William makes a muppet-like expression on July 11, 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prince William makes a muppet-like expression on July 11, 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-504598 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0724_princewilliam_05-scaled.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince William, Prince of Wales visits Lambeth for a special event to marking the first year of Homewards, The Royal Foundation\u2019s five-year programme on July 11, 2024.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Maja Smiejkowska \u2013 WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-duchy-of-cornwall-has-an-interesting-history\">The Duchy of Cornwall has an interesting history<\/h2>\n<p>In 1337, King Edward III established the estate in order to fund the heir to the throne. The 205 square mile territory encompasses over 20 counties, from forests to residential and commercial property.<\/p>\n<p>At present, the estate has a value of over $1 billion. And while William probably cannot simply sell it off, it still factors in significantly with his net worth.<\/p>\n<p>Prince William is raking in a healthy salary of millions per year. But King Charles is still making more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urls.grow.me\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlaG9sbHl3b29kZ29zc2lwLmNvbS8yMDI0LzA3L3ByaW5jZS13aWxsaWFtLXNhbGFyeS1kdWNoeS1vZi1jb3Jud2FsbC8=\/e\/*%7CEMAIL%7C*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince William boasts a whopping salary as Prince of Wales. In many ways, Prince William and his family function as national mascots. His father is a symbolic head of state (not head of government), and he has ceremonial and public relations duties that require extensive travel. These duties are a terrible burden that comes with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":113768,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-113767","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}