Rupert Neate

Rupert Neate is a freelance feature writer. Previously he spent a decade as wealth correspondent for the Guardian covering the lives of the world’s richest people and their impact on society.

Kings of the Hill: behind the UK’s gated enclave for the rich and famous

St George’s Hill estate in Surrey has long been the UK’s premier gated enclave for billionaires and boldface names. What’s the secret of its enduring allure?

May 6, 2025

Kings of the Hill: behind the UK's gated enclave for the rich and famous

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