The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has passed away at the age of 99, leaving behind him a wealthy fortune. What was his net worth?
The news of Prince Philip’s death came a few months after he was hospitalised in London, to undergo a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the death of The Duke of Edinburgh the morning of April 9th 2021, a couple months before turning 100 years old, leaving behind him a wealthy estate.
What was Prince Philip’s net worth?
Prince Philip’s net worth is estimated at around £30 million, as before retiring from his royal duties in 2017, he was earning approximately £395,000 per year.
The Duke of Edinburgh was a royal member even before he met Queen Elizabeth II. In fact, he was the progeny of two royal families: the Greek Royal family and the Danish Royal family respectively, as he also served the Royal Navy from 1939 to 1953.
The Prince’s personal wealth is very much likely to be over £30 million, since he was a senior member of the royal family and was married to one of the most influential people in the world, the Queen of the United Kingdom, for more than 73 years.
Who will inherit Prince Philip’s estate?
The Royal Family have not confirmed what is in Prince Philip’s will, but there are speculations around what could happen to his estate.
Apart from the Queen, with whom Prince Philip shared assets, their four children will also get a share of his estate: Prince Charles, 71, Princess Anne, 69, Prince Andrew, 60, and Prince Edward, 56.
After his retirement, most of the Duke’s duties were handed to his youngest son, Prince Edward. While his title will be returned to the crown, Prince Edward will inherit it soon, as well as more responsibilities.
As Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was not a ruling monarch, the line of succession remains the same.