Prince William has reportedly reached billionaire status, surpassing even his father, King Charles, who currently sits on the British throne. Reports claim that Prince William now has a net worth of $1.6 billion. Much of it comes from the royal estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, which he inherited when Charles became king in 2022. This means that Prince William reportedly has a higher net worth than the King at the moment.
Prince William’s net worth reportedly surpasses King Charles
William, Prince of Wales, has reportedly surpassed his father, King Charles’, net worth, according to figures from the Sovereign Grant’s newly published annual accounts (via The Mirror).
The Prince of Wales now reportedly has a net worth of $1.6 billion. Much of it comes from the Duchy of Cornwall, the royal estate he inherited when Charles became king in 2022. William reportedly had a private income of $28.5 million in 2025-2026. He has also paid more than $26 million in taxes since becoming the Prince of Wales four years ago.
Interestingly, his father, King Charles, who is currently the reigning monarch, has not yet reached billionaire status. The 77-year-old king has an estimated personal fortune of $846 million (via Sunday Times Rich List).
The report further revealed that the King’s fortune was nearly $40 million lower the previous year.
The Duchy of Cornwall, which is now the primary source of William’s income, is a private estate established in 1337 by King Edward III to provide funds for the heir to the throne for generations to come. The estate spans roughly 205 square miles across the United Kingdom and includes land in more than 20 counties.
Last month, reports revealed that William was planning to sell 20 percent of the Duchy of Cornwall over the next 10 years to invest more than $670 million in housing and nature projects.
