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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

How King Charles Became Richer Than His Mother Queen Elizabeth II Ever Was

Queen Elizabeth and King Charles both wear ceremonial robes and sit on gold thrones.

The British Royal Family could never be thought of as "fiscally challenged," but King Charles's increasing wealth is apparently unprecedented. According to a recently released report, The King's personal wealth has skyrocketed in the past year alone. As a result, the monarch is now far, far richer than his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, ever was during her lifetime.

British newspaper The Sunday Times publish an annual "Rich List," evaluating the wealthiest people living in the United Kingdom. In their report released on May 16, the publication revealed that, although King Charles hasn't cracked the top 10, he does have a reported wealth of approximately $850 million (£640 million). For reference, Charles's alleged net worth in 2024 was $770 million.

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