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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why the Royal Family's Income Just Increased By a Whopping $58 Million

King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from Buckingham Palace balcony.

The royal family are known for many things, including their impressive wealth. King Charles, for instance, is reportedly worth the hefty sum of $770 million, and it looks as though his bank balance is about to get even bigger. The Crown Estate, which is comprised of property and land owned by the royal family, just released its annual finance report showing a profit of £1.1 billion (approximately $1.42 billion), according to the BBC.

The frankly jaw-dropping figure is apparently due to additional profits generated by six offshore wind farms. As a result, the royal family's Sovereign Grant will receive a huge boost, and it's not your average pay rise. While the Sovereign Grant stood at £86.3 million (approximately $111.5 million) for the year 2024/25, it's set to increase to £132m ($170.6 million) for 2025/2026, the BBC reported.

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