Amid the relentless pregnancy rumors sparked by Kate Middleton's royal absence, the envied royal life of the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly costs $15.2 billion. Along with her personal earnings of $7.1 billion, her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who are apparently worth a total of $8.1 million, are set to bring a profound financial effect to the British economy.
Kate Middleton's royal life value came amid the ongoing controversy sparked by her unusual absence in the royal spotlight. According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, a report claimed that the Duchess is expecting a third royal baby and will be due in late April or early May of 2016, citing the royal couple's determination to expand their family before the Duchess of Cambridge hits the age of 30.
"She's in the early stages of pregnancy," a source told Star magazine. And as for the Duchess' current health condition an insider added, "Kate tires easily these days. She's on bed rest with regular attendance by a doctor and nurse."
The report further claimed that an apparent rescheduled vacation appeared to be a sign that Kate Middleton is indeed pregnant after the royals' February 2016 holiday to Mustique was moved this November.
"Kate's third baby is apparently due in late April or early May, so she'll likely be showing by the New Year," the sources added. "She knows the paparazzi will try every trick to get the first photos of her bulging swimsuit."
The rumor mill on Kate Middleton's royal life was sparked by her unusual absence in several royal engagements. However, the aforementioned claims remain unconfirmed.
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton's royal life is reportedly valued at $15.2 billion (£10 billion), noting her children's worth as $4.6 billion (£3 billion) for Princess Charlotte and $3.5 billion (£2.3 billion) for Prince George. Though the so-called "Charlotte effect" brought a huge uplift to the Brit economy, International Business Times revealed that Prince William's 33-year-old wife is the family's top earner with $7.1 billion (£4.7 billion).
"The unofficial endorsement of Charlotte, George and their mother Kate, in particular, has a profound financial effect running into millions annually," Brand Finance's chief executive David Haigh said, as per Sunday Express.
In other news, Kate Middleton's royal life seems to be getting more interesting. Though she recently became the target of royal rumors, the Duchess of Cambridge is simply enjoying motherhood amid royal duties absence. While she's spending most of her time as a hands-on mom, Inquisitr noted that the Duchess has also acquired a new talent in drawing as her past-time.
"In scenes reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel, Kate is said to have spent the summer enjoying long sunny afternoons in the picturesque garden of her Norfolk home Anmer Hall with her sketch book in hand, drawing detailed pencil works of Prince George and Princess Charlotte," Daily Mail reported.
As Kate Middleton becomes the most trending royal these days, she just simply proved that having the envied royal life comes with a great price.
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