Prince William Should Be 'Compelled' to Pay Tax, Campaigners Say
Summary
Prince William currently pays income tax voluntarily on his earnings, including money from the Duchy of Cornwall, a large property portfolio that funds the heir to the British throne. Campaigners want him to be legally required to pay taxes like other citizens and have called for more transparency about his tax payments and deductions.Key Facts
- Prince William pays between £5 million and £7 million in voluntary taxes on around £22.9 million income from the Duchy of Cornwall.
- He is not legally required to pay income tax on this income but does so voluntarily as a gesture of fairness.
- William can deduct expenses before paying the 45% top income tax rate, which reduces his taxable income.
- Anti-monarchy group Republic wants compulsory tax rules applied to Prince William to ensure proper oversight of deductions.
- The Duchy of Cornwall is valued at £1.1 billion and had a surplus of £22.9 million in 2025, which funds William.
- Other royal family members receive funding from the Duchy of Lancaster and The Crown Estate.
- Critics argue that the voluntary tax system lacks transparency and that royals should follow the same tax rules as everyone else.
- Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William pays the highest rates of income and capital gains tax on his personal income.
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