Prince William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall, including a garden centre, from his father, King Charles III, following the Queen's death
September 28, 2022 - 08:12 BST Chloe Best Prince William has become the biggest private landowner in Britain following the Queen's death, as he has inherited the Duchy of Cornwall from his father, King Charles III, which is worth some £1.2billion.As well as castles, land and housing developments, the Duchy also includes some more surprising acquisitions, including a garden centre in Devon, which features a shop that was designed by the Queen Consort's sister, Annabel Elliot.
Other unusual acquisitions include the Oval Cricket Ground, the Isles of Scilly, and a 540-acre development in Newquay, which follows Charles' vision of architecture and urban planning. Like this story? Sign up to The Royal Explainer newsletter to receive your weekly dose of royal features and other exclusive content straight to your inbox.