How Camilla's wealth has skyrocketed since marrying Prince Charles
While Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, comes from a wealthy family – having grown up in a beautiful $2 million country estate during her childhood years – her wealth has skyrocketed since marrying Prince Charles in April 2005 and being part of the royal family.
New reports suggest the Duchess is worth an estimated $5 million now, while Prince Charles has amassed a fortune of $210 million.
Camilla, who is a patron of a number of charities, including Arthritis Research UK, The Poppy Factory and St. John’s Hospital, also spends much of her time by Charles’s side, accompanying him on official royal visits and engagements.
And you’ll be surprised to know that Prince Charles and Camilla agreed not to sign a pre-nuptial agreement before they said “I do” almost 13 years ago – which many deemed a somewhat risky move, considering Princess Diana received $28 million when she divorced Charles in 1996.
“There is no pre-nup. [Prince Charles] is adamant that the marriage has to be based from the start on trust and good faith,” a royal insider told The Telegraph at the time.
It’s believed much of Prince Charles’ wealth is derived from his organic food company, Duchy Originals, which he founded in 1990.
But he doesn’t keep his fortune all to himself. Business Insider reported in 2015 that the next in line to the throne forks out over $6 million in allowances to his wife Camilla and sons Prince William and Prince Harry each year.
If you think Charles and Camilla are well off, you might want to take a seat once you find out how much money the Queen has.
Forbes has reported that Queen Elizabeth II has an estimated net worth of $500 million, thanks to a huge property portfolio.