The Duke of Bedford has climbed the Sunday Times Rich List 2025, boosting his wealth by £83 million to £884 million.
He’s now ranked 5th in East Anglia and 181st nationally. The Woburn Abbey estate remains his main base.
Topping the regional list is Kirsten Rausing with £12.5 billion, despite a £120 million dip. Overall, the UK’s billionaire count has fallen sharply to 156—the biggest drop in the guide’s history
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