The Duke of Sussex, upon turning 40, will have access to this legacy of the Queen Mother
Prince Harry has been one of the most revolutionary members of his family. Following in the footsteps of his mother, Lady Di, he decided that the world of royalty was not for him and chose to walk away from that life. As of 2021, he and his wife, Meghan Markle, announced that they would stop fulfilling their royal duties and currently reside in the United States.
Even though Harry is no longer an active part of the Crown, he still enjoys certain rights and maintains a high social status. He remains a figure of great respect and must maintain a certain degree of composure in the public sphere.
One of the privileges that the son of Carlos III still retains is access to family inheritances at different times in his life. The British Royal Family has a vast fortune and extensive heritage, making it one of the most powerful and influential. It is rumored that Prince Harry could claim his share of this fortune this year.
According to the British press, the Duke of Sussex would receive his inheritance when he turns 40, on September 15. On that date, Harry would obtain a sum of 9 million euros. This amount comes from an €80 million trust fund that his late great-grandmother, the Queen Mother, left for her family. From this fund, Elizabeth II's mother reserved 14 million euros for her great-grandsons, William and Harry, the latter being the one who would receive most of the money.
The Guardian reports that Prince Harry will receive €9.5 million of that amount, while his older brother William will get considerably less. However, Meghan Markle's husband will only be able to access this money when he turns 40.
The Duke of Sussex would receive a larger share of the €14 million to compensate for not becoming sovereign of the British throne. In this way, the British crown offers an economic benefit to his younger brother, who is not close to inheriting the throne.
