Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly unsettled by the substantial inheritance Prince Harry is set to receive as he turns 40 on September 15.
According to insiders, the Duke of Sussex is poised to inherit around $8.5 million, a sum arranged by his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
Prince Harry’s inheritance
The Queen Mother had placed $90 million into a trust fund for her family, stipulating that Harry would gain access to his portion when he turned 40.
While this might seem like a generous gift, it has reportedly left William and Kate feeling uneasy.
Sources close to the couple have shared that they believe Harry’s inheritance is undeserved, given his recent actions and the ongoing tension within the royal family.
An insider revealed to Closer, “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.” They added, “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.”
The source further explained that William sees this inheritance as an unwelcome reward for what he perceives as Harry’s poor treatment of the family.
“William doesn’t think his brother is in any position to be getting this handout, and he’s letting it be known that he thinks it’s a pretty rotten situation.”
The tension between the brothers has only deepened in recent years, with Harry and his wife Meghan Markle distancing themselves from royal duties and launching a series of high-profile projects in the United States.
Their ventures, which have included tell-all interviews and documentaries, have fueled a growing rift with the Windsor family.
Harry and Meghan’s Net Worth
Harry’s $8.5 million inheritance is set to further increase the couple’s already substantial net worth, currently estimated at $60 million.
This new windfall comes as Meghan prepares to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which is projected to bring in significant revenue in its first year.