Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy Unveiled: Inheritance Details for Royal Family Members

The recent release of Queen Elizabeth's will has shed light on the inheritances allocated to each member of the royal family.

Let's delve into what each prominent figure received, starting with the well-known Prince Harry.

Despite his royal lineage, it was revealed in 2021 by representatives to Forbes that Prince Harry did not receive a portion of the $100 million bequeathed to the royal family by his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.

However, following the tragic passing of his mother, Princess Diana, both Harry and his brother, William, inherited a segment of their mother's estate upon reaching the age of 25, amounting to approximately $10 million each as reported by Forbes.

During a candid interview with Oprah Winfrey and his wife in March 2021, Prince Harry disclosed that he relied on his trust fund from his late mother to sustain himself and his family after being financially cut off by his father, Prince Charles, at the onset of 2020, subsequent to Harry and Meghan's departure from the British monarchy to the United States.

Reflecting on this challenging period, Harry expressed, “I had to afford security for us.

I was cut off in the first quarter of 2020, but I've got what my mom left me, and without that, we would not have been able to do this.”

Contrary to expectations outlined in Diana's will that her estate would be distributed to William and Harry upon turning 25, the funds were withheld until they reached the age of 30, as per Us Weekly.

Nonetheless, the brothers were entitled to receive interest on their trust funds prior to the designated age.

While William and Harry were the primary beneficiaries of Diana's estate, she also earmarked a portion of her wealth for individuals close to her heart, including her loyal butler, Paul Burrell, and 17 of her godchildren, according to Worthy.

Turning to Meghan Markle, it was reiterated by representatives to Forbes in 2021 that she did not inherit any part of the $100 million estate left by the Queen Mother to the royal family.

Speculation arose in September 2022, as per Radar Online, suggesting that there is a likelihood that the Queen did not include Meghan in her will regarding valuable jewels, given her estranged status from the royal family.

Conversely, reports indicated that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was slated to inherit $110 million worth of jewelry from the Queen, with intentions to share some pieces with her niece to ensure inclusivity.

The exclusion of Meghan from the Queen's inheritance raised questions regarding the rationale behind this decision.

Insights shared by a source to Radar Online proposed that it could be attributed to practical considerations or stemmed from the tumultuous relationship between Harry, Meghan, and the British royal family leading up to the Queen's demise.

The source elaborated, “Some people think it won't be out of spite, but practicality.

Others say it would be the Queen sending a message to Meghan and Harry, you reap what you sow.”

Shifting focus to Prince Andrew, a noteworthy detail emerged in September 2022 from BBC, unveiling that he and Sarah Ferguson inherited two of the Queen's beloved corgis, Mewick and Sandy, which were initially presented to Her Majesty by Andrew and his daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, in 2021.

The corgis are set to return to reside at Royal Lodge with the Duke and Duchess, reflecting the enduring bond shared between the Duchess and the Queen through their mutual love for dog walking and equestrian pursuits.

Princess Anne, along with her brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, reportedly received a portion of the Sovereign Grant, now under the ownership of their elder brother, King Charles III, as per I24 News.

While the exact extent of Princess Anne's share remains undisclosed, there are speculations suggesting that she may have been bestowed with a new royal title in recognition of her significant role during the events leading up to the Queen's funeral in September 2022.