21/06/2007

Birthday gift to Prince William

Prince William is up to £6.5 million better off today following a gift from Diana, Princess of Wales.

The £21 million worth of Diana's estate, Prince William's inheritance from his late mother, is composed of shares, jewellery, and her multi-million pound divorce settlement.

The estimated £250,000 a year generated from the investment will be a welcome addition to his £22,000 a year salary earned as a Cornet in the Blues and Royals.

He also believed to have access to an investment trust set up by his great grandmother the Queen Mother.

The Prince is spending his 25th birthday on training duties with the army.

(SP/JM)

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