The much-anticipated reading of Queen Elizabeth II's last will and testament has finally taken place, revealing shocking details that have stunned the world.
Contrary to widespread speculation, the late monarch did not leave her grandson Prince Harry a single penny from her vast fortune. This revelation is likely to deepen the rift between Harry and the rest of the royal family, who appear to be the primary beneficiaries of the Queen's estate.
Royal insiders report that Harry is deeply hurt and feels betrayed by his grandmother's decision. He believed the Queen adored him and would continue to support him financially, even after he and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties. A source close to the prince told reporters, "He's absolutely gutted to discover she left him with nothing."
The Queen's will, which was read to her closest family members last week, reportedly leaves the bulk of her estimated £365 million ($450 million) personal wealth to her sons, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, as well as her daughter, Princess Anne. Portions were also allocated to various charities, organizations, and distant royal relations. However, the document conspicuously omits any bequest to Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. This is seen by many as a final posthumous rebuke of the couple's decision to abandon their royal responsibilities and relocate to California.
Royal biographer Lady Colin Campbell explained, "The Queen was deeply hurt and disappointed by Harry and Meghan's actions. In her mind, they turned their backs on the monarchy and everything she had dedicated her life to. This was her way of showing them there are consequences for that kind of betrayal."
Buckingham Palace has not officially commented on the contents of the Queen's will, but sources say Harry is absolutely livid. He reportedly stormed out of the will reading, yelling that his grandmother had ripped his family apart and vowing to contest the document in court. "Harry feels like he's been sold out by the institutions he once believed in," an insider said. "He saw the Queen as a mother figure and can't believe she's pulled the rug out from under him like this, even in death."
This decision has also reportedly deepened the rift between Harry and his elder brother, Prince William, the new Prince of Wales. William and his wife, Kate, are rumored to have received a significant financial windfall from the Queen's estate, further widening the gap between the once-close siblings. "William and Kate are essentially the new face of the monarchy now," the source explained. "They've been rewarded handsomely for their loyalty, while Harry has been left out in the cold. He sees it as a massive snub both personally and politically."
Royal watchers say Harry is now in a precarious position both emotionally and financially. With no inheritance from the Queen and his and Meghan's various business ventures struggling, the couple could be facing an uncertain future. "Harry has always relied on the royal family's wealth and privilege," Lady Campbell noted. "Now that the purse strings have been pulled, he's going to have to learn how to truly fend for himself. That's a very scary proposition for someone who's been coddled and pampered his entire life."
The Sussexes' representatives have hinted that Harry may attempt to challenge the Queen's will in court, claiming it was written under duress or is otherwise invalid. However, legal experts say such a move would be an uphill battle with little chance of success. "The Queen's will was almost certainly drafted by top legal minds and scrutinized extensively," said royal historian Dr. Araria Sand. "Unless Harry can produce some smoking gun evidence of foul play, I just don't see him having much of a case."
For now, the once-beloved prince seems to have retreated from public life, with no appearances or statements since the will was read. Friends say he is devastated and struggling to come to terms with the Queen's apparent final rejection. "Harry really believed he and Meghan would be taken care of, that the family would always have their backs," the insider shared. "To have that rug pulled out from under him has just crushed him. He's in a very dark place right now."
As the royal family moves forward without him, Harry must now confront an uncertain future, one without the financial cushion and prestige he's always known. It remains to be seen whether he will find a path forward or if this will be the final nail in the coffin of his relationship with the House of Windsor.
