The late Queen Elizabeth‘s passing has sparked curiosity about what each member of the royal family inherited.
Let’s delve into the details, starting with the renowned Prince Harry.
Despite not being a beneficiary of the $100 million left by his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother, in 2021, Harry and William did inherit a portion of their mother Princess Diana‘s estate on their 25th birthdays, amounting to approximately $10 million each, as disclosed by Forbes.
In a revealing CBS interview with Oprah Winfrey and his wife in March 2021, Harry shared how he utilized his trust from his mother to sustain his family after being financially cut off by his father, Prince Charles, at the beginning of 2020 following their departure from the British royal family.
“I had to afford security for us,” Harry expressed, highlighting the importance of the inheritance from his mother in supporting their new life.
While Diana’s will stipulated that her estate would be distributed to William and Harry upon turning 25, the funds were held until they reached 30, as per US Weekly.
Despite this delay, the brothers still accrued interest on their trust funds.
Apart from being the primary heirs of Diana’s estate, other individuals mentioned in her will included her butler, Paul Beryl, and 17 godchildren, showcasing her generous nature, according to Worthy.
Moving on to Meghan Markle, reports from Forbes in 2021 indicated that she did not inherit any portion of the $100 million left by the Queen Mother to the royal family.
Radar Online hinted in September 2022 that there was little likelihood of the Queen leaving valuable jewels to Harry and Meghan, considering their exit from the royal family.
The focus seemed to be on Kate Middleton, who was expected to inherit $110 million in jewelry from the Queen, with potential plans to share some with her niece Lilbeth, while Meghan was not a part of the equation.
Speculations surrounding Meghan being excluded from the Queen’s inheritance ranged from practicality to implications of the drama between Harry and Meghan and the British royal family, as reported by Radar Online.
The reasons behind this decision were ambiguous, with some suggesting practicality leading up to the Queen’s passing, while others hinted at it being a message to the couple.
As for Prince Andrew, BBC’s report in September 2022 unveiled that he and Sarah Ferguson inherited two of the Queen’s corgis, Mick and Sandy, previously gifted to Her Majesty by Andrew and his daughters.
These furry companions are set to reside at Royal Lodge with the Duke and Duchess, symbolizing the enduring bond shared between the families.
Princess Anne, along with her brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, inherited a portion of the sovereign grant, now under the ownership of their elder brother, King Charles III, as per I24 News.
Princess Anne’s significant role in the events surrounding the Queen’s funeral in September 2022 also hinted at a potential new royal title bestowed upon her, further solidifying her position within the royal family hierarchy.
