Could Prince Harry Be Excluded from King Charles’ Will?

Prince Harry's relationship with the royal family has been tumultuous since his official departure from the firm in early 2020.

The release of his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” further strained his connection with the remaining royals.

While Harry and Meghan are expected to attend King Charles III's coronation, reports suggest that they may not receive a warm reception from the other royals, who are allegedly planning to isolate them.

Interestingly, there has been an update on the royal website regarding the titles of Harry and Meghan's children.

They are now recognized as Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex, instead of their previous titles of Master and Miss.

Some see this as a potential olive branch and a sign that reconciliation could be on the horizon.

However, new information has surfaced that could worsen the already strained relationship between King Charles and his second son.

According to royal commentator Daniela Elser, it is increasingly likely that Prince Harry will receive nothing in his father's will.

Instead, the will is expected to heavily favor his brother, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and William's three children.

Elser's reasoning stems from a change made by Queen Elizabeth II in the 1990s, when she decided that the royal family would pay taxes.

As part of this tax deal, money transferred between sovereigns would not be subject to the usual 40% inheritance tax rate.

Consequently, William is exempt from this tax due to being next in line to the throne.

However, Harry is not exempt, potentially leading to his exclusion from the will.

While nothing has been confirmed, this development could deepen the rift between Harry and his father.

If Charles follows in his mother's footsteps, he may choose to leave Harry out of his will entirely.

Queen Elizabeth passed down her entire fortune, amounting to $676 million, to her eldest son, excluding her other three children.

Prince Andrew, who has faced legal troubles and public scrutiny due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, is also experiencing financial strain.

In 2022, he was dismissed from his patronages and stripped of his royal titles.

Financially supported by his mother during her lifetime, Prince Andrew can no longer afford Royal Lodge, the mansion he shares with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

Although Charles has offered Frogmore Cottage, previously owned by the Sussexes, to Andrew, he reportedly views it as a significant downgrade.

Regarding his absence from the queen's will, a friend of Prince Andrew's expressed his despair to The Sun, stating, “‘He's a member of the family, for God's sake.'”

Regardless of whether Andrew is allowed to stay in Royal Lodge or not, his financial troubles are far from resolved.

In contrast, Prince Harry appears to be avoiding his uncle's precarious situation with his memoir sales, Netflix deal, and other sources of income.

In conclusion, the possibility of Prince Harry being excluded from King Charles' will looms large, based on the potential tax implications and the historical precedent set by Queen Elizabeth.

This development could further strain the already fragile relationship between father and son.

Similarly, Prince Andrew's financial struggles continue, while Prince Harry seems to be avoiding a similar fate through his various income sources.