The Queen’s will has been unveiled, confirming suspicions that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been left out of the royal inheritance.
While other members of the royal family, including Prince Harry, Prince William, and Prince Andrew, have received generous bequests from the late monarch, Meghan has been snubbed by the Queen.
It is reported that the Queen disapproved of Meghan and Harry’s decision to step back from their royal duties and relocate to the US.
According to Forbes, the Queen, who passed away on September 8, 2023, left behind a fortune estimated at $500 million.
Her wealth primarily stemmed from personal possessions such as Sandringham House, Balmoral Castle, an extensive collection of jewelry, art, and horses.
Additionally, she had a private income from the Duchy of Lancaster, a portfolio of land and assets dating back to the 14th century.
Royal sources reveal that the Queen divided her estate among her four children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, as well as her eight grandchildren.
The grandchildren include Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, James Bycount Severn, Zara Tyndall, and Peter Phillips.
Furthermore, she also allocated funds for her great-grandchildren, namely Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie Mountbatten Windsor, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tyndall, Lena Tyndall, and Lucas Tyndall.
However, Meghan Markle, who married Prince Harry in 2018 and became the first American and biracial member of the royal family, was noticeably absent from the Queen’s will.
This exclusion does not come as a surprise given the strained relationship between Meghan and the royal family, which was exposed during a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.
During the interview, Meghan and Harry accused the royal family of racism, neglect, and hostility.
They revealed that they had been financially cut off by the palace.
Meghan also disclosed that she had been bullied by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, over a disagreement about flower girl dresses before the wedding.
Moreover, she mentioned concerns within the royal family regarding the potential darkness of her son Archie’s skin when he was born.
Harry confirmed these allegations and expressed his disappointment in his father, Prince Charles, who stopped taking his calls and refused to support him and Meghan.
The interview sparked global controversy and a crisis for the monarchy.
The royal family issued a brief statement acknowledging the concerns raised and promised to address them privately.
However, many royal fans and commentators criticized Meghan and Harry for disrespecting the Queen and tarnishing the reputation of the royal family.
Accusations of hypocrisy, greed, ingratitude, and exploitation of their royal status for fame and money were also directed at the couple.
Currently residing in a $14 million mansion in Montecito, California, Meghan and Harry have secured lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify.
They have also launched their own foundation, Archwell, which aims to promote compassion and well-being.
Additionally, they have announced that they are expecting their second child, a girl, later this year.
The public release of the Queen’s will on Monday has added fuel to the fire of the ongoing royal feud.
It demonstrates that the Queen did not forgive Meghan for her actions and deliberately excluded her from the royal inheritance.
This move sends a clear message that Meghan is no longer considered part of the royal family and does not deserve to benefit from the monarchy’s legacy.
The Queen’s will also highlights the stark contrast between Meghan and Harry’s opulent lifestyle in the US and the modest inheritance they received from the Queen.
Forbes estimates their share to be around $15 million each.
Furthermore, the Queen’s will raises questions about the future of the monarchy and whether the divide between Meghan, Harry, and the rest of the royal family can ever be bridged.
Some royal experts speculate that Meghan may challenge the will in court, arguing discrimination based on race, nationality, or marital status.
However, others dismiss this possibility, asserting that the Queen had the right to distribute her estate as she saw fit, leaving Meghan with no legal claim to the royal inheritance.
Ultimately, the Queen’s will marks the final chapter of Meghan and Harry’s departure from the royal family.
It serves as a testament to the Queen having the last word and further emphasizes Meghan Markle’s status as an outsider who was never fully embraced by the royal family and ultimately snubbed by the Queen.