Royalty usually does not disclose their incomes, but in 2026, the Spanish monarchs published the budget, revealing how much other European monarchs actually earn.
Spain: Modest Millions
The budget of the Royal Court for 2026 is €8.43 million.
King Felipe VI will receive €290,000 per year, Queen Letizia — €160,000, and the king's mother, Queen Sofia, — €131,000.
These amounts are slightly higher than last year, but remain moderate compared to other monarchies.
United Kingdom: Impressive Figures
The budget of the British crown in 2025 increased from £86.3 million to £132 million (~€159 million), mainly for the restoration of Buckingham Palace and updating the air fleet.
Prince William earned $30 million in income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate.
King Charles and Kate Middleton have additional income through the Duchy of Lancaster.
Netherlands: Stability and Legacy
The budget of the Dutch crown in 2025 is €58.9 million.
- King Willem-Alexander: €1 million
- Queen Maxima: €410,000
- Former queen, the king's mother, Beatrix: €1.7 million
- Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia: €1.5 million
Norway: Limited Public Data
In 2025, the royal family received about €30 million, of which it is known that King Harald V and Queen Sonja each received €1.5 million. The incomes of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are not disclosed.
Denmark: The Legacy of Margrethe II
After the abdication of Queen Margrethe II, her son Frederik X took over the crown and increased the budget to €19 million.
- King Frederik X and Queen Mary: €3 million each
- Former Queen Margrethe II: €1.6 million
Sweden: Moderate Salaries
Sweden's budget in 2025 is €13 million, half of which goes to cover the king's expenses.
- King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia: €750,000 together
- Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel: €400,000
- Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia: €100,000 each
The youngest daughter of the royal couple, Princess Madeleine, does not receive a salary, and her husband, Christopher O’Neill, decided not to work for the royal family even before their marriage.
Conclusion: Despite a luxurious lifestyle, the salaries of monarchs vary greatly by country — from modest hundreds of thousands of euros per year in Sweden to millions in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
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