Prince William has officially become a billionaire. The 44-year-old heir to the British throne is now estimated to possess assets worth around $1.6 billion, making him wealthier than his father, King Charles III.

According to The Mirror, the majority of the Prince of Wales’s wealth comes from the Duchy of Cornwall, which passed to him in 2022 following Charles III’s accession to the throne. The estate provides William and his family with significant financial independence.

Recent financial reports indicate that the Prince received approximately $28.5 million in private income during the 2025–2026 financial year alone. At the same time, he paid more than $26 million in taxes.

For comparison, King Charles III’s personal fortune is currently estimated at around $850 million. As a result, the wealth of his eldest son is nearly twice the size of the monarch’s personal assets.

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Director James Cameron has joined the ranks of dollar billionaires, according to Forbes. His net worth is estimated at $1.1 billion.

Cameron earned the bulk of his fortune through the remarkable box office performance of his films. Altogether, his works – The Terminator, Aliens, Titanic, as well as the first two installments of the Avatar franchise – have generated nearly $9 billion in worldwide box office revenue.

According to Forbes, Cameron could receive at least another $200 million before taxes and fees for Avatar: Fire and Ash, provided the film meets commercial expectations.

It is also noted that the 71-year-old filmmaker has become the fifth director to attain billionaire status. He now stands alongside Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson, and Tyler Perry. Forbes emphasizes that, unlike his peers, Cameron has built his fortune almost entirely on the success of his own films, rather than through business ventures outside Hollywood.

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