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Prince William Turns 30, Gets Millions

Even with inheritance from Princess Di, he's keeping his day job

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 21, 2012 8:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prince William stands to inherit the British throne someday, but for now, he'll have to make do with the nearly $16 million or so that he inherits today. This is the prince's 30th birthday and he can now get his hands on half of Princess Diana's estate, reports the Telegraph. The prince, who already has a few million of his own, is believed to be planning to sign up for another tour as a Royal Air Force search-and-rescue pilot, and officials say he's not planning to spend his new millions on a big country house in the near future. "Whatever the financial position might be, you will see no obvious change of lifestyle over the coming weeks or months," notes a royal aide. Click to find out Wills' current salary.

Prince William attends the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel earlier this week.
Prince William attends the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel earlier this week.   (AP Photo//Paul Edwards, Pool)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II  accompanied by Prince William appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in central London,  Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince William appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in central London, Tuesday, June 5, 2012.   (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Britain's Prince William and Kate Duchess of Cambridge pass along The Mall as part of a four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration.
Britain's Prince William and Kate Duchess of Cambridge pass along The Mall as part of a four-day Diamond Jubilee celebration.   (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, Pool)
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COMMENTS
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hotdog
Jun 21, 2012 10:19 PM CDT
That feather hat is embarrassing. Lol. Royals version of birthday hats?
Seth_Meyers
Jun 21, 2012 4:11 PM CDT
Help BAN THE ILLEGAL TOBACCO DRUG, NOW AND PROSECUTE THE CRIMINAL TOBACCO PUSHERS, TOO!
Tology
Jun 21, 2012 11:47 AM CDT
He is given a Palace to live in and is supported by the people of England, he has no need to buy a country house, his family probably has dozens of them. 
 

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