'It's Not A Dynasty': Bill Gates On Why His Children Will Inherit Less Than 1% Of His Total Wealth

On 7 April 2025, Bill Gates stunned fans—his kids inherit less than 1% of his £83B ($105B) wealth, with £82B ($104B) going to charity. ‘It’s not a dynasty,’ he says. (Credit: Twitter / Tommi Books @TommiBooks)

Bill Gates, the tech titan whose name is synonymous with wealth, has dropped a bombshell that's got everyone talking. In a candid chat on 7 April 2025, the Microsoft co-founder revealed that his three kids—Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe—will inherit a mere sliver of his £83 billion ($106 billion) fortune, less than 1% to be exact.

That's right: no gilded dynasty for the Gates clan. So, what's driving this jaw-dropping decision, and where's the rest of the cash going?