Prince William Disgusted by Prince Harry’s Inheritance Windfall, Report Says

Prince William is reportedly angry about Prince Harry’s upcoming substantial inheritance, according to insiders who shared with reporters from Closer. When Prince Harry reaches his 40th birthday, he will receive £7 million from a trust fund set up by his late great-grandmother. Sources say Prince William is opposed to his brother receiving this money, particularly because of Prince Harry’s critical stance towards the royal family.

Prince Harry, who will turn 40 on September 15th, will receive a payout exceeding $9 million USD. This substantial amount stems from a £70 million fortune left by Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, known as “The Queen Mother” and mother of Queen Elizabeth II. The trust fund, created in 1994, was intended for her great-grandchildren, as she believed her immediate descendants were financially secure and wouldn’t require the funds for some time. This trust has been a point of contention as it disproportionately favors Prince Harry.

A Guardian report explains that the Queen Mother had stipulated the majority of the trust fund to go to Prince Harry to “compensate” him “for not becoming sovereign.” The first portion of this trust was disbursed when Prince Harry turned 21, with the next significant amount to be given at age 40. However, the trust fund also allocates portions to their cousins: Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl James Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Phillips, and Zara Tindall.

According to Closer’s sources, “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. 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 same sources also revealed that “William and Kate don’t trust Harry or Meghan one bit, so the idea that Harry’s now cashing in on his great-Granny’s inheritance leaves a very bitter taste in their mouths.” They emphasized that Prince Harry’s portrayal of the royal family in his memoir and various interviews has deeply hurt the family, especially Prince William. “As far as William’s concerned, the fact that Harry is essentially being rewarded after the terrible treatment he’s shown them all, not to mention the stress he caused towards the end of Queen Elizabeth’s life, is just wrong on so many levels. He can’t block Harry’s inheritance, nor is he going to try to, but that doesn’t mean he can’t sound off and make his feelings known,” the insiders continued.