Ed Sheeran eclipses Adele by doubling his wealth to $208m

Cape Town - Ed Sheeran has shot ahead of Adele on the Sunday Times Rich List by doubling his fortune in a year to achieve $208 million.

Ed is the 17th richest musician in the UK and Ireland, with Adele in 22nd with £150 million. 

SEE THE TOP 10 OF THE LIST HERE: 

1. Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber - £820m

2. Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell - £750m

3. U2 - £583m

4. Sir Elton John - £320m

5. Sir Mick Jagger - £275m

6. Keith Richards, £260m

7. Dhani and Olivia Harrison - £250m

8. Sir Ringo Starr - £240m

9. Michael Flatley - £204m

10. Sting - £200 million