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As the world grapples with the intricacies of Royal inheritance, it's become abundantly clear that Queen Elizabeth's grudge against Camilla extended into her final moments, sending shock waves through Royal circles and leaving Camilla in a state of panic. The passing of Her Majesty marked the end of an era, but her legacy continues to spark controversy even beyond the grave. The world waited in anticipation to see how her vast fortune, estimated at over $500 million, would be distributed according to her will.
Her Majesty's health was primarily distributed amongst her direct descendants and their spouses. However, as the daughter-in-law, Queen Camilla didn't receive a single penny from the Queen's estate. In particular, Elizabeth left her $120 million worth of precious jewelry and millions in other assets to Princess Charlotte. This decision sent a clear message - Princess Charlotte was the chosen heir to the Queen's personal treasures, solidifying her as the future key female figure in the Royal family.
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Sources close to Buckingham Palace report that the now-wife of the King, Camilla, was left stunned by Her Majesty's will. While her husband may have worked tirelessly to integrate the Queen into the Royal family, Her Majesty's final act suggested that in her eyes, Camilla was never truly fit to wear the crown. Meanwhile, His beloved daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, saw her already huge net worth jump astronomically when she became a royal. She will one day become Queen Consort of England, meaning that she is financially set for a long time.
Her shared bank account with her husband Prince William, the future King, boasts a sizeable number already. But Katherine entered her marriage as an independent woman with a lot of money of her own. Her net worth was already impressive, and becoming a royal only took that number to record heights. Although the Royal family is quite secretive about financial matters, choosing to keep it private, there are multiple estimations by various sources - all of them putting the Princess's combined net worth with her husband at around $40-50 million.
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From the beginning, Prince William brought around $40 million to the relationship, with around $19 million of it in cash. Meanwhile, his wife brought $10-20 million to the table. The overall net worth of the Cambridge family is around $90 billion. Before becoming the Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine was technically a commoner - but she does come from a pretty wealthy family. Her family, the Middletons, owned a popular party supplies business called Party Pieces, with their shared net worth being around $50 million.
The Duchess used to work for the family business before marrying Prince William in 2011. After her marriage, it is believed that the party company saw an increase in net worth. However, the Middletons also like to keep their financial affairs private. When compared, the Cambridge's combined net worth is about the same as the Middleton's. However, they receive an allowance through the Duchy of Cornwall, so they aren't really spending from the massive savings in their account.
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One thing we can say for certain is that Miss Middleton's already impressive bank account only significantly increased as she became the Duchess of Cambridge. Simplified, it isn't a trust fund payment for their jobs as royals - the Waleses receive an annual income from the Duchy, which is comprised of real estate, land, rental properties, and other cash-positive businesses. According to reports, the Duchy covers Catherine's clothes and other items she requires while on official royal business.
As the future King of England, Prince William has his own fund. He receives an allowance from the Duchy as well as the money he inherited from his late mother, Princess Diana. Before her untimely death, the Princess of Wales set up a trust for her son so that he gained access on his 30th birthday. After taxes were calculated, the Prince ended up with about $10 million, along with joint access with his younger brother Prince Harry to their mother's extensive jewellery collection - something Catherine certainly benefits from, unless Prince William is also into jewellery himself!
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In conclusion, while Queen Elizabeth's will made clear her feelings towards Camilla, Catherine has emerged as both financially secure and a favored member of the Royal family. Her marriage elevated not only her public profile and role, but also significantly increased the value of her personal wealth. Alongside the allowance and support received via the Duchy of Cornwall, she and Prince William offer a combined net worth and lifestyle that secures their family's lavish standard of Royal living for generations to come.
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