--- title: Royal Report Shows Prince William's Multi-Million Earnings description: Prince William has marked his first full financial year as the British royal family’s heir apparent and he's earned a substantial sum. canonical: https://time.com/7003256/prince-william-earnings-salary-net-worth-royal-report/ author: Armani Syed article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2024-07-25T12:27:57.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-02-24T18:01:12.223Z article:section: World og:title: New Report Shows Insight Into Prince William's Earnings og:description: Prince William has marked his first full financial year as the British royal family’s heir apparent. og:url: https://time.com/7003256/prince-william-earnings-salary-net-worth-royal-report/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt55df70dcd567c033/698a5931457a52b389d6a910/prince-william-cornwall.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: The Duke Of Cornwall Visits Cornwall og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: New Report Shows Insight Into Prince William's Earnings twitter:description: Prince William has marked his first full financial year as the British royal family’s heir apparent. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt55df70dcd567c033/698a5931457a52b389d6a910/prince-william-cornwall.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Royal Report Shows Surprising Insight Into Prince William's Multi-Million Earnings > Sponsored content. 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The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. 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Jul 25, 2024 12:27 PM UTC  Prince William, the Duke of Cornwall visits the site of a Duchy of Cornwall housing project, in Nansledan, on May 9, 2024, in Newquay, Cornwall, England. Prince William, the Duke of Cornwall visits the site of a Duchy of Cornwall housing project, in Nansledan, on May 9, 2024, in Newquay, Cornwall, England.Toby Melville—WPA Pool/Getty Images  by [Armani Syed](https://time.com/author/armani-syed/)  ## Armani Syed Syed was a reporter for TIME, based in the London bureau. Jul 25, 2024 12:27 PM UTC Prince William has marked his first full financial year as the British royal family’s [heir apparent](https://time.com/6265015/royal-family-tree-succession-king-charles-iii/), a lucrative role that has earned him £23.6 million ($30.4 million), [a new report shows.](https://duchyofcornwall.org/assets/pdf/integrated-annual-reports/2024/duchy-of-cornwall-integrated-annual-report-2024-accaslaid.pdf) Though the 42-year-old royal is officially known as the Prince of Wales, he is also the Duke of Cornwall, and generates annual income from the private Duchy of Cornwall estate. The Duchy portfolio consists of [52,264 hectares](https://duchyofcornwall.org/about-the-duchy//), mostly in the south-west of England, including farmland, residential and commercial properties, and coastline. In 2022, it had an estimated worth of more than £1 billion ($1.29 billion), [the _Guardian_](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2023/apr/05/revealed-royals-took-more-than-1bn-income-from-controversial-estates-king-charles-queen-duchies-cornwall-lancaster) reported. In an Integrated Annual Report for the April 2023 to March 2024 fiscal year, Duchy secretary Alastair Martin wrote that this year’s income amounted to £23.6 million ($30.4 million), falling slightly short of the 2022/2023 figure, which reached £24 million ($30.9 million). The Duchy is an independent source of income, not funded by the U.K. public as per the Sovereign Grant, and its revenue is used to fund lifestyle and charitable endeavors of the incumbent Duke and his family. Prince William pays an undisclosed amount of [voluntary income tax](https://duchyofcornwall.org/frequently-asked-questions.html#question%5F11) on the Duchy, although it is not a requirement. [According to the _Telegraph_,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/24/prince-william-refuses-to-reveal-how-much-tax-he-pays/) he pays tax on the full amount, after household costs, which have not been disclosed. **Read More**: [_What To Know About Prince William’s Net Worth_](https://time.com/6974880/prince-william-net-worth-estimations/) Prince William inherited the estate from his father, King Charles III, at the moment of the [monarch’s ascension](https://time.com/5354868/queen-elizabeth-ii-succession-prince-charles/) in September 2022, following the [death of Queen Elizabeth II.](https://time.com/4619423/queen-elizabeth-dies/) He became the 25th Duke of the estate, which was established by Edward III in 1337, to support his son and heir Prince Edward. Royal charter dictates that each eldest surviving son of a ruling monarch—who is first in line to the throne—will inherit the Duchy. “Over the years, I have had the privilege of introducing the 25th Duke to the Duchy, with visits to the estate to meet tenants, and more recently as he and his advisers attended meetings of various Duchy Committees,” Martin wrote of Prince William. “This year has been the first full year with the ‘new team’ in post, and it has been a busy year.” Martin laid out Prince William’s sustainability agenda for the estate moving forward. “Our emerging strategic goals under his leadership are fourfold: to grow income while maintaining value, to become a net zero estate by 2032, to be an exemplar estate for mental health provision for tenants and staff, and, working with others, to address the homelessness challenge in Cornwall,” Martin wrote in the report. In February, the Duchy announced that it would construct a [“high quality temporary accommodation”](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-68330944#:~:text=The%20Duchy%20said%20the%20construction,year%20campaign%20launched%20in%202023.) on its Cornwall land in Nansledan, Newquay, as part of a five-year effort to tackle local homelessness. Per an [update shared in May](https://nansledan.com/community-updates/duke-of-cornwall-visits-nansledan/), construction on the 24-unit housing complex is due to commence in September, with the first homes expected to be completed in late 2025\. 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