Overview

• Prince William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall in 2022 and recorded a £23.6 million surplus for the year to March 2024.
• He introduced the motto “Positive impact for people, places and planet” to align estate activities with his philanthropic goals.
• The duke conducts private visits every four to six weeks, leveraging WhatsApp and video messages to stay connected with tenants and staff.
• Following tenant requests, he has explored rent-free tenancies but faced pushback over financial and accounting limits.
• Staff commend his “healthy impatience” and demanding standards, crediting him with driving greater transparency after rent-charging controversies.