Princess Anne’s upcoming birthday celebration on the 15th of August promises to be a grand affair, set amidst the majestic backdrop of Balmoral Castle.
The event is expected to draw a significant number of royal family members spanning various generations.
However, notable absentees from the guest list are Meghan and Harry’s family, hinting at a possible lack of invitation extended to the couple.
Renowned for her contributions to the royal family, Princess Anne boasts an estimated net worth of approximately $10 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
In contrast, her elder brother, King Charles, commands a staggering net worth of $600 million.
Notably, Forbes reports that Charles inherited a substantial $500 million in personal assets from the late Queen, encompassing a diverse portfolio of investments, art collections, jewelry, rare stamps, and prestigious real estate holdings.
The inheritance distribution also includes the Queen Mother’s assets amounting to $70 million, to be equitably divided among her offspring.
Princess Anne, renowned for sharing a deep affinity with her mother, is poised to receive a substantial portion of this inheritance.
Her share encompasses a diverse array of treasures, including a stamp collection, exquisite china, precious jewels, prized horses, a valuable Fabergé egg collection, and masterpieces by acclaimed artists like Monet, Nash, and Carl Fabergé.
A noteworthy aspect of Charles’s inheritance is the exemption from inheritance tax, courtesy of a pivotal 1993 agreement between the British royal family and former Prime Minister John Major.
This agreement specifically exempts inheritances between sovereigns from the hefty 40% inheritance tax levied in the United Kingdom, safeguarding the royal family’s wealth from potential erosion.
As Princess Anne approaches her first birthday post the Queen’s passing, she stands to inherit all bequeathed assets from her mother.
Reflecting on her 70th birthday in 2020 during an interview with Vanity Fair, the indefatigable princess expressed her steadfast commitment to her royal duties, dismissing notions of retirement.
She emphasized that retirement held a different connotation for her, underscoring the importance of remaining relevant and engaged in the organizations she serves.
Despite the transition in leadership following the Queen’s demise, King Charles has articulated his intention to streamline his commitments, redistributing some of the 400-plus charities inherited from his mother.
A trusted confidante close to King Charles III affirmed the monarch’s unwavering trust in Princess Anne’s dedication to upholding the crown and advancing the monarchy’s mission.
Charles envisions a leaner monarchy, with Princess Anne playing a pivotal role in his restructured royal agenda.