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Princess Catherine’s 43rd Birthday and Her Rich Royal Legacy: A Look at the Gifts and Wealth of the Middleton Family

Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, celebrated her 43rd birthday on January 9th, and throughout the years, she has received some truly remarkable gifts from her family. Given the Middleton family’s tradition of gifting something special to their daughters on milestone birthdays, it’s likely that Catherine will continue this tradition by selecting a meaningful gift for Princess Charlotte when she reaches a similar age in the future.

Over the two decades that Catherine and Prince William have been together, Catherine has been gifted beautiful pieces of jewelry from her husband. One of the most cherished gifts in Catherine’s collection came on her 40th birthday in 2022, when the late Queen Elizabeth II presented her with a historic set of coronation jewelry. The Queen gifted Catherine the coronation necklace and earrings from her private collection—pieces that were originally commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 1850s. These iconic items had been worn by Queen Elizabeth at her coronation, as well as by her mother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and her grandmother, Queen Mary.

According to sources, during the intimate celebration, Queen Elizabeth requested that Catherine promise to wear the coronation set on the day Prince William ascends the throne. This emotional gesture deeply moved Catherine, bringing tears to her eyes, and it solidified the deep bond between the two women.

Meanwhile, Princess Catherine’s younger brother, James Middleton, shared his memories of the Middleton family’s traditions in his book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life. He fondly recalled that while Catherine and Pippa were given beautiful jewelry for their 18th birthdays, he received a tractor instead. While James didn’t go into further detail about his sister’s birthday gifts from their parents, it is known that the Middletons have always had an appreciation for fine jewelry. For example, on Catherine’s wedding day in 2011, her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, gifted her a pair of diamond earrings they commissioned from Robin Ston Pelham, featuring oak leaves inspired by the Middleton family’s coat of arms.

As Princess Charlotte grows up in a world dominated by technology, where her every outfit and hairstyle are always in the spotlight, her value as a royal is projected to be even greater than her mother’s. According to research by Brand Finance, Princess Catherine is considered the most powerful royal fashion influencer, with items she wears boosting their desirability by 38% among American shoppers. This has led to Charlotte’s growing financial value, which, while still behind Prince George’s, is highly significant.

Although Prince George, as the heir to the throne, will inherit more in terms of land—reportedly more than $1 billion in land once his father becomes king—Charlotte’s value is extraordinary in its own right. Charlotte’s net worth is estimated at $3.9 billion due to what is known as the “Kate Effect.” This term refers to the boost in the British economy generated by Princess Catherine’s public image. Every designer piece she wears, makeup product she buys, and hairstyle she adopts has an economic impact. This effect started when Catherine married Prince William and has only grown stronger since Charlotte’s birth. As the only daughter of the Cambridges, Charlotte’s influence and financial worth will likely remain immense throughout her life, positioning her as the most valuable royal of her generation.

Despite Charlotte surpassing him in net worth, Prince George still boasts an impressive value of $2.8 billion, nearly 2 billion pounds more than third place RZA, the son of pop sensation Rihanna. Reports indicate that Prince George received a gift worth £18,000 from his grandfather, King Charles III, for his 10th birthday. Additionally, George inherited 133,000 acres of land across 23 counties in the UK when he was born. This land, known as the Duchy of Cornwall, is a private estate valued at over £1 billion and is intended to provide an income for the eldest son of the reigning monarch. Prince George will take control of the estate once his father, Prince William, ascends the throne.