Prince William to sell 20 percent of Duchy of Cornwall to fund eco-friendly projects
William announced he’s planning to sell 20 percent of the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate established by King Edward III in 1337 as a source of income for the heir to the throne. Meghan Markle calls for safe spaces online, calls it health issue The Prince of Wales would raise roughly $670 million from the sale, which will fund housing, environmental and renewable energy projects, according to The Times. The Duchy of Cornwall is reportedly worth $1.3 billion.
- ▪William announced he’s planning to sell 20 percent of the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate established by King Edward III in 1337 as a source of income for the heir to the throne.
- ▪Meghan Markle calls for safe spaces online, calls it health issue The Prince of Wales would raise roughly $670 million from the sale, which will fund housing, environmental and renewable energy projects, according to The Times.
- ▪The Duchy of Cornwall is reportedly worth $1.3 billion.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 30 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall to sell 20% of property portfolio to fund housing, green projects — ABC News — International
- ▪ Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects — BBC News — UK
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In The Know Prince William to sell 20 percent of Duchy of Cornwall to fund eco-friendly projects Comments: by Teddy Grant - 05/19/26 2:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Teddy Grant - 05/19/26 2:22 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING (NewsNation) — Prince William is planning to sell shares of a royal estate to fund infrastructure and environmental projects. William announced he’s planning to sell 20 percent of the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate established by King Edward III in 1337 as a source of income for the heir to the throne. Meghan Markle calls for safe spaces online, calls it health issue The Prince of Wales would raise roughly $670 million from the sale, which will fund housing, environmental and renewable energy projects, according to The Times.
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