The Duke of Westminster with a bricks and mortar fortune of £4.9 billion yet again tops The Sunday Times Rich List.
Britain's weatlthiest man owns prime land in London, Lancashire, Scotland, and developments in Europe, America, Australia, and Canada.
Second place goes to Hans Rausing just ahead of Bernie and Slavica Ecclestone.
Sir Richard Branson, comes in at number 15. The man behind Virgin Blue has seen his fortunes soar during the past year and is worth at least £1.2billion.
Sir Paul McCartney retains his title as Britain's highest earning musician with a slick £760million.
April 28, 2003 12:01
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