After getting his Captain rank, he joined the Blues and Royals forces in Kosovo in 1999, and was assigned to the Republic of Macedonia–Yugoslavia border. Soon after finishing his studies, Blunt joined the army in 1996, and had to serve minimum four years because the Army sponsored him through university. Blunt studied at the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering and Sociology at University of Bristol, and graduated in 1996. He went to Elstree School in Woolhampton, Berkshire, and later to Harrow School, earning A-levels in Economics, Chemistry, and Physics. The Blunts had to move a lot due to the Colonel’s postings, so James lived in several locations in Europe. Blunt was born in an army hospital, and his family has a significant military history that dates back to the 10th century. James Blunt is the first of three children of Jane Ann Farran Blount and Colonel Charles Blount, a cavalry officer in the 13th/18th Royal Hussars and later a helicopter pilot. Having a successful musical career, and being one of the most popular singer-songwriters in Britain has helped him to improve his wealth substantially. Have you ever wondered how rich James Blunt is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that James Blunt’s net worth is as high as $18 million. His net worth significantly increased after the release of his first studio album. Blunt has won numerous awards including two MTV Video Music Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, two Brit Awards, and five Grammy nominations. James Hillier Blount (Blunt) was born on the 22nd February 1974, in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, and is a former officer in the British Army, and now a singer-songwriter possibly best known for his notable debut album “Back to Bedlam” (2004), which had two hit singles “You’re Beautiful”, and “Goodbye My Lover”.