Prince Harry wouldn’t be in for a hefty payday when he turns 40 in September if Prince William got his way. The Prince of Wales, 42, reportedly wishes his younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, weren’t getting millions in inheritance for “without lifting a finger” come Sept. 15, 2024.
Harry’s inheritance kicks in when he’s 40 This particular birthday is a big one for Harry. Not only is he entering a new decade of his life, but he’ll now be of age to get access to millions left for him by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. (That’s his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II ’s mom.
) The Queen Mother, who died in 2002, set up a $90 million trust fund for her great-grandchildren. However, she stipulated that it couldn’t be accessed until the age of 40. This means that on Sept.
15, when Harry turns 40, he will receive a reported $8.5 million in inheritance. The amount is said to be slightly more than what William inherited when he got his own share in 2022.
The reason, per royal biographer Christopher Andersen, is because he’s the heir to the throne. As such, the Queen Mother knew he stood to inherit the Duchy of Cornwall ’s more than $1 billion in assets upon becoming the Prince of Wales, which he did in September 2022. William thinks Harry’s not in ‘any position’ to get an inheritance A source told Closer William is not pleased his brother’s set to have millions more in the bank.
(Harry and Meghan Markle ’s joint net worth is estimated to be somewh.