Rory John Gates, born in 1999, is the only son of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and philanthropist Melinda French Gates. He is one of three children, with two sisters: Jennifer and Phoebe Gates. Raised primarily in Seattle, Rory grew up largely outside the public eye.
From a young age, Rory and his siblings were raised with a strong emphasis on discipline, responsibility, and humility, despite their wealthy background. Bill and Melinda Gates were intentional about providing a disciplined childhood, setting boundaries on technology use, such as not allowing their children to own mobile phones until the age of 14. They also placed limits on allowances and instilled a work ethic by expecting their children to contribute to household chores and explore professional ambitions independently.
Rory Gates is estimated to have a personal net worth of approximately $10 million, largely a result of trust arrangements established by his parents. However, Bill Gates has publicly stated that he does not plan to pass down the entirety of his wealth—once valued at over $100 billion—to his children. Instead, he believes that his children should pursue their own career paths and contribute meaningfully to society using their own initiatives and talents.
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
