Congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their marriage day. Today a non-royal has joined the royal family, and while her fortunes are rising, she’s not going from rags to riches.Neither did others who preceded her — Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Grace Kelly. Here come comparisons of their net worths before and after marrying royalty.
Meghan Markle
Before: $5 million
After: $40 million
The bulk of Markle’s net worth has stemmed from her work as an actress.
She stars on the television series Suits, which pays her about $36,000 per episode.
She also appeared in such films such as Horrible Bosses, Dysfunctional Friends, A Lot Like Love, and Remember Me.
Kate Middleton
Before: $7 million
After: $40 million
Once Kate Middleton married Prince William, she became part of a family with an $88 billion fortune.
Prior to marrying into the royal family, she had money of her own that she earned through her online business, Party Pieces, which is estimated to be worth $50 million.
Members of the Royal Family must give up their other business dealings when they marry into the family. However, Party Pieces has continued to operate.
Diana Spencer
Before: $26 million
After: $55 million
Although Princess Di was referred to as the “people’s princess,” she wasn’t technically a commoner.
Her father was named earl years before she married Charles. So, her family was already well off.
However, she accumulated wealth from marrying Prince Charles, and was paid out nearly $21 million as part of their divorce.
One year after the divorce, she passed away and her children put the money into a trust.
Grace Kelly
Before: Around $22 million
After: $40 million
Prior to marrying Prince Ranier III of Monaco, Grace Kelly was one of America’s favorite actresses.
She was famous for her parts in Dial M for Murder, The Country Girl, and Green Fire.
During her career, she won several Golden Globe Awards and was nominated for numerous others. Kelly died in 1982 after suffering a stroke while driving.
Net Worth Before and After Marrying Royalty
Although it’s an enormous step up to join the royal family, so far none of the women who’ve made this move have come from poverty.
Readers, did you watch the wedding coverage on television or via streaming video — and if so, what did you think of it all? What’s your opinion on those who marry into the royal family?
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Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media. With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.
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