In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that the late Queen Elizabeth left her entire $676 million fortune to her oldest son and newly crowned king, King Charles.
This decision was a result of an inheritance agreement made by the British royal family back in the late 90s, as reported by International Business Times.
However, it seems that not everyone in the family was included in the Queen’s will.
Prince Andrew, for instance, was also cut from her will, according to Stylecaster.
Additionally, the late Queen seemed to have excluded two more individuals from her inheritance, namely Harry and Meghan Markle.
Forbes reported in 2021 that Harry was not a beneficiary of the $100 million left to the royal family by his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.
Radar Online confirms that there is a high possibility that the Queen did not leave any valuable jewels to Harry and Meghan either.
A source stated, “It’s not surprising since they’re not members of the royal family anymore, but it would be a real slap in the face.”
On the other hand, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was expected to inherit $110 million in jewelry from the Queen’s personal collection, as reported by Radar Online in September 2022.
According to insiders, the Queen had been meticulously deciding who deserves what from her beloved pieces.
There were whispers of last-minute changes to her will that would come as a shocking surprise to her heirs.
However, Meghan was not a concern for the Queen, as stated by an insider.
The reason behind Meghan being left out of the inheritance remains speculative.
Radar Online’s source suggests that it could be due to either practicality or the drama between Harry, Meghan, and the British royal family leading up to the Queen’s death.
“Some people think it won’t be out of spite but practicality,” the insider said.
“Others say it would be the Queen sending a message to Meghan and Harry, you reap what you sow.”
Looking ahead, it is likely that Prince Harry will also be snubbed in King Charles’ will, according to royal expert Daniela Elsa, as reported by News.com Australia.
This situation only widens the gap between William and Harry when it comes to money.
William inherited the 14th-century motto, Ich Dehn, I Serve, and the Duchy of Cornwall, valued at around $2.2 billion, upon becoming the Prince of Wales.
In contrast, Harry received nothing except a growing ulcer and a desire to escape the royal life.
The irony lies in the fact that Harry is in greater need of funds, especially after leaving the palace and facing the challenges of property taxes, interest rate rises, and the increasing cost of living.
The title of Harry’s recent memoir, “Spare,” reflects his discontent with his position in the royal hierarchy and the treatment he received as a regal understudy.
In conclusion, the late Queen Elizabeth’s decision to leave her fortune to King Charles has caused quite a stir within the royal family.
While some members, like Prince Andrew, Harry, and Meghan, were excluded from the inheritance, others, such as Catherine, were expected to receive substantial amounts.
As the future unfolds, it remains to be seen how this inheritance situation will impact the dynamics and relationships within the royal family.