What will Queen Camilla inherit from King Charles?
Assuming she outlives King Charles, Queen Camilla would most likely take on the role of Queen Dowager following his death. As his wife, Queen Camilla could possibly expect to inherit various assets and properties accumulated during their marriage. These could include residences such as Clarence House, which is valued at an estimated $72 million, Highgrove House, valued at around $39 million, and other properties owned by the royal family. Additionally, Queen Camilla will likely receive financial provisions to maintain her lifestyle and support her official duties as a member of the royal family.
This financial support could come from sources allocated for the maintenance of the monarchy, such as the Sovereign Grant. The taxpayer-funded grant, which was established in 2012, is essentially an annual payment from the UK government to the reigning monarch to cover the costs of official duties, such as staff salaries, travel expenses, the maintenance of royal residences, and other operational expenses. While Camilla would no longer be one of the main beneficiaries of the grant following Charles’ death, she could continue to receive payments as long as she remains a working member of the royal family.
The amount received from the Sovereign Grant varies year-to-year, as it is calculated as a percentage of the annual profits generated by the Crown Estate, which is a large portfolio of properties and assets owned by the reigning monarch but managed independently. As of 2023, the Crown Estate was valued at around $20.5 billion and generated an estimated $410 million in net revenue in 2022, per Forbes. Current law allocates an amount equal to 25 percent of the Crown Estate’s profits to the Sovereign Grant, though this percentage can always be adjusted with future legislation.
Queen Camilla could also inherit personal possessions and heirlooms passed down through the royal family. These items—perhaps drawing from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s art and fine jewelry collection—carry both sentimental and historical significance that could become part of her personal estate or be kept within the royal collection for future generations.