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When Kate Middleton married Prince William back in 2011, it’s fair to say a lot of people dreamed of being in her position.
And rightly so – her royal status means that her net worth is now at least £5 million, according to global wealth-tracking firm Wealth-X, though some estimates put the figure as high as a whopping £7.3 million. Related Story
But even when you take Prince William out of the equation, Kate has an impressive amount of wealth all on her own. Her fortune is largely thanks to her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, whose party-planning business - Party Pieces - is estimated to be worth around £30 million. On top of this, Kate’s great-great-grandfather reportedly set up a seven-figure trust for his family.
The Duchess of Cambridge wows in polka dot blouse for day of engagements with Prince William
The royal couple showed off their sporty sides, playing table tennis and trying archery. 13/05/2021
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for a day of engagements in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands on Thursday (13 May).
The royal couple were out and about in order to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, visiting locations around the city that help support young people with their mental health and wellbeing. WPA PoolGetty Images
Will and Kate showed off their sports skills during their first visit of the day at The Way Youth Zone, a state of the art space for young people. They took part in a series of sessions at the centre, which saw them try their hands at table tennis, while the duchess also had a go at archery.
7 dog breeds at risk of extinction in 2021
Despite puppy numbers booming last year, these breeds are on the At Watch list slowmotiongliGetty Images
The Old English Sheepdog is among seven dog breeds now at risk of extinction, with registration numbers of the famous breed falling to the lowest in 60 years.
One of Britain s most recognisable breeds, the iconic Dulux dog has been classed as vulnerable for the first time ever by The Kennel Club, receiving just 227 puppy registrations in 2020. Despite puppy numbers booming last year, this is the lowest recorded number of annual puppy registrations for the breed since 1961. Related Story
Prince Harry has admitted he wanted to quit royal life in his early 20s It s a mix between
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Though Prince Harry shocked the world when he announced that he and wife Meghan Markle would step back as senior royals in January 2020, for the 36-year-old it seems that the decision was a long time coming. Related Story
Prince Harry recently spoke to US actor, director and writer Dax Shepard and Emmy-nominated Monica Padman for a new episode of their hit Spotify podcast
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. And he recalled wanting to quit royal life in his early 20s, comparing his life at the time to the film
Naturally, fans were quick to point out how much older the girls are now than they are in Jools’ latest picture.
One commented: “They grow up to fast x”, while another said: “Those days go so fast ❤️”, while a third added: “The good old days ❤️”. Related Story
Many also offered stories of their own children or childhood. One follower wrote: “I love it when children run wild in nature! It is so good for them. Mine adore a good splash in a river or the sea (regardless of the season so I have learned to heft around multiple spare changes of clothing x5!! )”. Another reflected: “Oh my absolute fave as a child. Now, my children are growing up in Dubai and lush green areas are not around ”.