She was known to the media as "the peoples princess", but in case anyone has the foolish notion that meant she lived like the rest of us this item of news should disabuse you of that notion. "Prince William is due to inherit a £10million fortune next month but he and Kate plan to wait before deciding whether to invest in a country home. The second in line to the throne is to become a multi-millionaire when he turns 30 on June 21 after he inherits the money left by his mother, Princess Diana. ..... Diana left an estate of £21million but more than £8million was paid out in inheritance tax." (Daily Express, 15 May) RD
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