Prince William reportedly takes a private trip every four to six weeks away from his domestic duties to serve a part of his royal duties. This is for looking after the Duchy of Cornwall, which generates roughly $30 million annually. However, Kate Middleton reportedly does not accompany Prince William on these trips.
Prince William’s private trip without Kate Middleton revealed
Prince William often travels nationally and internationally for his royal duties. Still, one significant responsibility sees the Prince travel away from his family every four to six weeks (via The Mirror).
When William assumed the title of Prince of Wales, he also took on the duty of overseeing the Duchy of Cornwall. It is a vast land and property portfolio, generating roughly $30 million in private income for the Prince annually.
It revealed that William “tries to visit part of the Duchy once every four to six weeks.” As per the report, he is “working his way through its farms and offices to meet families and staff, shake hands and quiz them on what he can do to help.”
The Telegraph added that the Prince’s visits were private. It stated that he is “rarely making the Court Circular and kept quiet by loyal locals who are used to royal comings and goings.”
According to the report, William takes the trips alone. Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, usually remain at home
The Duchy encompasses a vast portfolio of land in south-west England. The properties cover a massive 128,494 acres across 20 counties, with a valuation of over $1.3 billion. Reports state that William plans to dispose of around 20 percent of the portfolio over the coming decade, reinvesting the fund in addressing the housing and nature crises.
Prince William reportedly plans to consolidate his Duchy of Cornwall assets around five geographic centers. This includes the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, Dartmoor, the Bath region, and Kennington, south London.
