Monarch Charles ascends throne - Monarch Charles Ascends to Throne
Hey there! Let's chat about the British royals and their coffers, shall we?
King Charles III (76) is sitting pretty with an added £30 million (approximately €35 million) to his personal fortune, according to this year's "The Sunday Times Rich List". With a net worth of £640 million (around €760 million), the king has moved up a few spots to rank 238th among the 350 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK.
But how did the king rake in this serious dough? Let's dig a bit deeper.
Timeless Treasures Fueling the Kingdom
Okay, so where's the gold coming from? Well, it seems that Charles' wealth growth isn't the result of shrewd investment strategies or ruthless negotiation tactics we'd typically associate with the rich and famous. Rather, the increase is largely thanks to the investment portfolio he's inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). That's right, baby, we're talking about private royal estates like the historical homes of Sandringham in Norfolk and Balmoral in Aberdeenshire, which were previously owned by the Queen and now contribute to the king's wealth. It's important to note that The Sunday Times only considers private wealth in its calculations, not the crown's property.
Heads and Tails: The Rich and Royal
Let's contrast Charles' current standing with his previous position on the list: in 2024, he ranked 258th, but he's now caught up with some pretty impressive company. Equal to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (45) and his wife Akshata Murty (45), Charles now shares the 238th spot. As for other notable couples, the Beckhams, David (50) and Victoria (51), who are estimated to have a net worth of £500 million (€593 million), find themselves slightly farther down the pecking order at 273rd place.
The list is topped by the Hinduja family for the fourth year running, with an estimated wealth of £35 billion (around €41 billion).
So, that's the scoop on King Charles III and his financial climb in the UK's richest ranks!
- King Charles
- Rich List
Following the significant boost to his personal fortune, King Charles III, now worth approximately €760 million, finds himself ranking 238th on the list of the 350 richest Britons, as stated in this year's "The Sunday Times Rich List". In the realm of finance and wealth management, his wealth growth is primarily attributed to investments in properties inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. On the subject of business, King Charles shares the 238th spot with individuals like Rishi Sunak, highlighting the significant presence of the British monarchy amidst the most affluent individuals in the UK.
