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Meet Nicky Hilton’s billionaire heir husband, James Rothschild: the British financier hails from a wealthy family and married his hotelier scion wife at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s home

Nicky Hilton Rothschild and James Rothschild are among the world’s uber rich thanks to their families’ impressive histories. Photo: @nickyhilton/Instagram
Nicky Hilton Rothschild and James Rothschild are among the world’s uber rich thanks to their families’ impressive histories. Photo: @nickyhilton/Instagram

  • Nicky Hilton, the socialite sister of Paris Hilton, married her billionaire heir husband James Rothschild in a star-studded wedding at Kate Middleton and Prince William’s home in 2015
  • Although Rothschild is much more low-key, he does occasionally attend events with his wife, and they share 3 adorable children together – but whose family is richer?

The marriage between an heir and heiress of different, ultra-wealthy dynasties is nothing new. In fact, it’s been considered an alliance move for centuries.

Nicky Hilton’s marriage to James Rothschild is still going strong; her first marriage ended after just three months. Photo: @nickyhilton/Instagram
Nicky Hilton’s marriage to James Rothschild is still going strong; her first marriage ended after just three months. Photo: @nickyhilton/Instagram

In modern times, however, relationships are more likely to form because such people run in the same circles, and are more likely to understand the ups and downs that come with being mega rich.

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James Rothschild and Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s combined family wealth is thought to add up to a trillion dollars. Photo: VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair
James Rothschild and Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s combined family wealth is thought to add up to a trillion dollars. Photo: VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair

Then again, when you hail from a family with as much money as the Rothschilds, it takes things to a whole new level.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild and James Rothschild at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in California. Photo: WireImage
Nicky Hilton Rothschild and James Rothschild at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in California. Photo: WireImage

For hotel heiress and erstwhile fashion designer Nicky Hilton – herself thought to be worth US$100 million according to Celebrity Net Worth – marrying into the Rothschild billions has only compounded her wealth.

Together, they’re very, very rich. But what do you do with so much cash?

While they undoubtedly live in the lap of luxury, with the socialite Hilton still moving high fashion and Hollywood circles, Rothschild takes a much more low-key approach. He doesn’t have social media, rarely attends events, and has remained much more private about his lifestyle than his famous wife.