Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and duch*ess of Sussex, have amassed a combined net worth of around £48 million (more than ₹498 crore) since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020. While significant, their wealth pales in comparison to some other members of the British royal family, according to a report by the Daily Express.
In May 2020, it was reported that the Duke and duch*ess planned to repay the renovation costs for Frogmore Cottage over the next 10 years. The total refurbishment costs were estimated at around £2.4 million (nearly ₹25 crore), which means they would be paying approximately £18,000 ( ₹18.7 lakh) a month.
Source of Prince Harry, Meghan's Income
The couple's net worth is largely derived from their various business ventures, including lucrative deals with companies like Netflix and Spotify. They also reside in a £11 million ( ₹114 crore) mansion in Montecito, California, which they purchased after relocating to the United States, the report added.
Royals Rich List: Harry and Meghan Lag Behind
In contrast, Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, have a combined net worth of just under £960 million ( ₹9,968 crore). Much of their wealth comes from William's inheritance of the Duchy of Cornwall, a vast real estate portfolio, as well as the couple's other assets, as per the report.
At the top of the royal wealth rankings is King Charles III, whose net worth is estimated to be around £1.8 billion ( ₹18,690 crore), making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the UK. His wife, Queen Camilla, has a net worth of approximately £7.9 million, as per the report.
Other notable royals with high net worth include Princess Anne ( ₹82 crore) and Zara and Mike Tindall ( ₹311 crore). The combined net worth of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Prince Edward is around £42 million ( ₹436 crore), the report added.
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It's not possible to determine the exact net worth of a royal, but CelebrityNetWorth pegs Kate's current net worth at an estimated $10 million. Her husband's net worth, calculated by the same source, is $100 million—an estimate that doesn't appear to include a private estate reportedly worth more than $1 billion.
What is the source of income for Harry and Meghan? ›
How do Meghan and Harry earn their money? As working royals, they received 95% of their annual income from Harry's father, then Prince of Wales. The taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant made up the other 5%. When they stepped down as senior royals, King Charles gave them "a substantial sum" to help establish their new life.
What is Prince William's net worth? ›
CelebrityNetWorth has pegged the net worth of Prince William, next in line to the throne, at $100 million.
How rich is Prince Harry now? ›
The combined net worth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is around £48 million (more than ₹498 crore) since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020.
What is Princess Charlotte's net worth? ›
Princess Charlotte is the middle child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, but when you look at her net worth, one clearly sees that she is at the top, having an estimated $5 billion the year she was born. Ever since her birth, she has become somewhat of an icon for the royal family, junior edition.
How much did Kate inherit? ›
While Kate inherited $110 million in jewelry from the Queen, that collection did not include the Spencer tiara, a diamond-encrusted crown inherited by William's late mother, Princess Diana, in the mid-1970s.
What did Harry inherit from the Queen? ›
They received 10 million each after taxes and receive dividends at age 25 of $450,000 a year. They also were left $17.9 million from the Queen Mother. Everything is left to the Monarch and they distribute that money. Queen Elizabeth took 2/3 of her Mother's estate and divided between all the grandchildren.
How much money do Harry and Meghan give to charity? ›
Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell organisation donated grants of $1.2m (£950,000) to charities this year, its annual report reveals. Under the banner "Show up, do good", the foundation backed projects ranging from helping Afghan women in the US to tackling misinformation.
How much is Prince Archie worth? ›
Currently, according to celebrity net-worth websites, they concur that the child's estimated net worth was 10 million dollars. Meanwhile, Keegan claims that because of "Meghan's amazing fashion sense, it is predicted that the new baby will bring in about $1.47 billion to the U.K. economy over a two-year period".
Why is Princess Charlotte richer than Prince George? ›
But why is this? According to The Telegraph, it's at least partially due to the "Princess Charlotte effect," where other parents see what Charlotte is wearing and subsequently buy it for their own children.
The reason comes down to their mother, the Princess of Wales, and her major influence on fashion.
What does Prince William do all day? ›
William performs official duties and engagements on behalf of the monarch. He holds patronage with over 30 charitable and military organisations, including the Tusk Trust, Centrepoint, The Passage, Wales Air Ambulance and London's Air Ambulance Charity.
Who is the richest Prince William or Prince Harry? ›
HRH William the Prince of Wales is wealthier. His net worth is around $1.3 billion as he now has the Duchy of Cornwall.
What did Princess Anne inherit from her mother? ›
On top of owning items like Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara (made by Cartier for the Queen Mother), the Diamond Festoon Tiara, Princess Andrew's Meander Bandeau (also made out of diamonds), and Empress Marie Feodorovna's Sapphire and Pearl Choker, Princess Anne just inherited her late mother's iconic three-strand pearl ...
How much did Netflix pay Harry and Meghan? ›
Netflix is working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's company Archewell to produce two new non-fiction shows, the streamer confirmed to Forbes on Thursday, marking the fourth and fifth series to come out of a $100 million deal between Netflix and the royal couple.
How much is Middleton Family worth? ›
The family has a combined net worth of about $67 million. Most of it comes from their business, Party Pieces. They also own multiple pieces of real estate.
How much is Kate Middleton's ring worth? ›
Princess Kate - £390k
As Princess Kate's engagement ring from Prince William was inherited from Princess Diana, it has the same price tag of £390,000. However, it is believed that with this unique legacy, the precious jewel would almost certainly be worth much more now.
How much money is Prince Charles worth? ›
The Sunday Times Rich List this month estimated Charles's personal net worth to be 600 million pounds (about $750 million). The Guardian, which tasked a team of nine reporters with investigating, came up with an even higher figure for his fortune: 1.16 billion pounds ($1.44 billion).
How much is King Charles worth in 2024? ›
King Charles III has surpassed his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in personal wealth. According to the 2024 Sunday Times Rich List, the monarch's personal wealth is $770 million.
