Prince William’s Net Worth in 2026, and What He Inherited

Updated 27 Oct 2026

£1.2bn

Duchy of Cornwall net assets · royal.uk, 18 Jun 2026

The £1.2bn belongs to the Duchy, not to him. He draws the income and cannot sell its capital for his own benefit. The Duchy passes to the heir to the throne.

Annual surplus: £21.55m, year to Mar 2026royal.uk
Land: 135,000 acresGB News
Sale proceeds: Stay in the Duchyroyal.uk
Corporation tax: None payableDuchy of Cornwall

Timeline

1337
Edward III’s charter creates the Duchy for the Black Prince. Duchy of Cornwall
Sep 2022
William becomes the 25th Duke of Cornwall when his father accedes. Duchy of Cornwall
30 Jun 2025
The Duchy records a £22.9m surplus for the year to March 2025. Duchy of Cornwall
31 Mar 2026
ITV reports that the Duchy plans to sell its Bradninch estate in Devon. ITV News West Country
18 Jun 2026
The Royal Finances paper puts Duchy net assets at £1.2bn. royal.uk
Sep 2026
Bradninch tenants get six months to buy or leave, the Observer reports. The Observer
25 Oct 2026
The Observer runs its long report. The Duchy says each household will get individual support. The Observer

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