William & Kate’s Feelings on Harry’s Inheritance May Hinder Reconciliation

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, might be at odds with the royal family, but he’s about to receive a special gift thanks to his lineage. Unfortunately, it seems his brother William, Prince of Wales, is less than pleased about it. On September 15, Harry will turn 40, marking a milestone birthday. This birthday is particularly significant because Harry will receive $8.5 million as part of his inheritance.

Harry and William’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, passed away in 2002. She left a substantial $90 million to her family in a trust fund, designating that Harry should receive his share when he turned 40. This plan was devised years ago. However, given the recent behavior of Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are reportedly not thrilled about the impending inheritance.

“There’s nothing [William] can do about it, aside from shaking his head,” a source close to the royals told Closer. The source added that “if it were up to him, Harry would not be getting this payday.” According to the source, “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.”

It’s no secret that Prince Harry and Prince William have been embroiled in a bitter feud since Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped down from their royal duties in 2020. William reportedly believes that Harry’s strained relationship with their family should impact his inheritance. “William doesn’t think his brother is in any position to be getting this handout and he’s letting it be known,” the source explained to Closer. From William’s perspective, “Harry is essentially being rewarded after the terrible treatment he’s shown them all.”

William and Kate Middleton’s frustration towards Harry continues to grow. This development does not bode well for Harry and Meghan Markle. While William and Kate seem to be harboring continued resentment, Harry and Meghan reportedly feel differently. A source told the Daily Mail that “it seems quite clear that they are desperate to start healing the rift.” Another source told OK! that William and Kate’s refusal to interact with Harry and Meghan “hasn’t stopped them from trying to connect.”

It appears that Harry’s upcoming windfall has further widened the gap between the brothers. The source told Closer 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.” Consequently, it seems unlikely that Harry and Meghan will achieve their wish for reconciliation any time soon.