Prince William’s Annual Earnings Revealed
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Prince William’s annual income has been disclosed, and it’s a staggering amount. As the Duke of Cornwall, he inherited the title and the estate when his father, King Charles, ascended to the throne in 2022. The 42-year-old prince received a whopping $30.4 million in his first full year’s income.
According to the Duchy of Cornwall’s Integrated Annual Report, the figure represents the total earnings from the inheritance for the 2023-2024 financial year. The sum includes the “official, charitable, and private expenses” of Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, and their three children.
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As the heir to the British throne, Prince William is entitled to the surplus profits of the Duchy of Cornwall estate, which was established by King Edward III in 1337. The estate spans 23 English counties, mostly in the south-west of England, and covers land and houses across 130,000 acres, valued at over $1 billion.
Although the prince’s income is unconventional, he is not exempt from paying taxes. The total tax amount was not disclosed in the report.
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