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Duchy of Cornwall Reports £22.9 Million Surplus Funding Prince William’s 2024–25 Costs

Kensington Palace says he voluntarily pays income tax on the Duchy surplus.

Overview

  • The 2025 Integrated Annual/Impact Report lists a £22.9 million (about $30.9 million) distributable surplus for 2024–25, down from £23.6 million the previous year.
  • The surplus covers official, charitable and private expenses for the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children.
  • The Duchy oversees roughly 130,000 acres across England and Wales and is pursuing a net‑zero goal by 2032, noting 400 hectares of new habitat created this year.
  • The estate is not liable for UK corporation tax because it is not a separate legal entity, while Kensington Palace maintains William pays income tax on his surplus.
  • Recent coverage highlighted resident complaints about upkeep in Duchy communities and flagged a conflicting report that cited a higher $46.05 million figure than the official total.