‘Disgusted’ Prince William Doesn’t Reportedly Want Prince Harry to Get His Inheritance
Prince Harry wouldn’t be in for a hefty payday when he turns 40 in September if Prince William got his way. The Prince of Wales, 42, reportedly wishes his younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, weren’t getting millions in inheritance for “without lifting a finger” come Sept. 15, 2024.
Harry’s inheritance kicks in when he’s 40
This particular birthday is a big one for Harry. Not only is he entering a new decade of his life, but he’ll now be of age to get access to millions left for him by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. (That’s his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II’s mom.)
The Queen Mother, who died in 2002, set up a $90 million trust fund for her great-grandchildren. However, she stipulated that it couldn’t be accessed until the age of 40. This means that on Sept. 15, when Harry turns 40, he will receive a reported $8.5 million in inheritance.
The amount is said to be slightly more than what William inherited when he got his own share in 2022. The reason, per royal biographer Christopher Andersen, is because he’s the heir to the throne.
As such, the Queen Mother knew he stood to inherit the Duchy of Cornwall’s more than $1 billion in assets upon becoming the Prince of Wales, which he did in September 2022.
William thinks Harry’s not in ‘any position’ to get an inheritance
A source told Closer William is not pleased his brother’s set to have millions more in the bank. (Harry and Meghan Markle’s joint net worth is estimated to be somewhere around $60 million.) The reason: He hasn’t done anything to get it.
“William’s pretty disgusted that once again Harry’s going to be cashing out and taking millions back to his Montecito home without lifting a finger for it,” the insider said. “There’s nothing he can do about it aside from shaking his head. But if it were up to him, Harry would not be getting this payday.”
They also claimed William objected to Harry gaining access to his portion of their great-grandmother’s trust fund. Legally, however, the future king couldn’t do anything because the Queen Mother expressly left the money to Harry.
“William doesn’t think his brother is in any position to be getting this handout,” the source added. “And he’s letting it be known that he thinks it’s a pretty rotten situation.”
Kate’s not happy about Harry getting his inheritance either
Apparently, William’s not the only one who isn’t thrilled about Harry coming into some money. The insider suggested Harry’s sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, whom he described in Spare as “the sister [he] never had and always wanted,” doesn’t like the “idea” either.
The reason, they explained, is because of a breakdown in trust between the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
“William and Kate don’t trust Harry or Meghan one bit,” they said. “So the idea that Harry’s now cashing in on his great-granny’s inheritance leaves a very bitter taste in their mouths.”
