The long-awaited unveiling of Queen Elizabeth II’s final will has sent shockwaves throughout the royal family and beyond.
Contrary to what many had speculated, the late monarch did not include her estranged grandson, Prince Harry, in her substantial estate.
This unexpected decision is poised to exacerbate the already strained relationship between Harry and the rest of the royals.
Sources reveal that Prince Harry is feeling utterly betrayed and heartbroken by this turn of events.
At 38 years old, he is reportedly furious and grappling with the reality of his grandmother’s apparent rejection.
For years, Harry believed that the queen held a special place for him in her heart and would ensure his financial security, especially after he and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California in 2020.
An insider close to Harry shared, “He is absolutely gutted to find out she left him with nothing.” The source added that Harry had always thought he and Meghan would be supported by the family, which makes the current situation all the more crushing for him.
The reading of the will, attended by only the closest family members last week, revealed that the majority of the queen’s estimated $365 million fortune would go to her sons, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, along with her daughter, Princess Anne.
Smaller sums were designated for various charities and distant relatives.
The glaring absence of any inheritance for Harry and Meghan is interpreted as a stark posthumous message regarding their choice to step away from royal duties.
Royal biographer Lady Colin Campbell commented on the matter, stating, “In her mind, they turned their backs on the monarchy and everything she dedicated her life to.
This was her way of showing them that there are consequences for that kind of betrayal.”
While Buckingham Palace has refrained from officially commenting on the will’s contents, sources indicate that Harry’s anger is palpable.
Reports suggest he stormed out of the private reading, expressing that his grandmother had torn apart their family and even contemplating a legal challenge to the will.
Insiders disclose that Harry feels deeply let down by the institution he once trusted, viewing the queen as a maternal figure.
The emotional toll of her decision is weighing heavily on him.
This development has also intensified the divide between Harry and his elder brother, Prince William, the new Prince of Wales.
Rumors suggest that William and his wife, Kate, received a significant financial boost from the queen’s estate, further straining their already complicated relationship.
Observers of royal affairs note that Harry finds himself in a precarious emotional and financial situation.
With no inheritance from the queen and reports of struggles in his and Meghan’s business ventures, the couple faces an uncertain future.
Lady Campbell remarked, “Harry has always relied on the royal family’s wealth and privilege.
Now that the purse strings have been cut, he’s going to have to learn to fend for himself.”
Representatives for the Sussexes have hinted that Harry might contest the will, claiming it was created under duress or holds some other invalidity.
However, legal experts caution that such a challenge could be difficult to pursue successfully.
Royal historian Dr. Oriana Sand explained, “The queen’s will was almost certainly drafted by top legal minds and scrutinized extensively.
Unless Harry can provide compelling evidence of foul play, his case will be very challenging to prove.”
As of now, Prince Harry seems to have withdrawn from public view, making no appearances or statements since the reading of the will.
Friends report that he is devastated, trying to come to terms with what feels like a final rejection from the queen.
An insider noted, “He’s really crushed.
