The royal family has had a challenging few months, but financially, it’s been a remarkable year.
Their income skyrocketed thanks to six offshore wind farms, boosting the Sovereign Grant significantly. This grant, which helps fund royal events like garden parties and engagements, was worth £86.3 million for 2024/2025 and is expected to rise to £132 million in 2025/2026.
Interestingly, this grant money comes from U.K. taxpayers but is directly tied to how much the Crown Estate earns. In 2023, the percentage of profits that went to the royals was cut from 25% to 12% because the wind farms made so much money. Charles plans to use this new influx of cash for public benefits rather than keeping it all.
We think it’s interesting how royalty handles such immense wealth differently than regular folks.
Despite these changes, Charles isn’t facing financial issues—he’s worth $770 million! His son William also received a large sum of $30 million in his first year as Duke of Cornwall. As working royals, their income isn’t like ordinary salaries; William’s money comes from an estate set up by King Edward III in 1337 specifically for heirs. 💸