Queen Mother’s Thoughtful Reason for Leaving More Money to Prince Harry

Princes William and Harry have always been known for their wealth, but did you know that the Queen Mother left more money to Prince Harry than his older brother?

While some may assume it was due to a preference for Harry, there was actually a very thoughtful reason behind it.

A large chunk of the Queen Mother's money was put into a trust fund for all of her great-grandchildren years before she passed away.

When she did die, Harry and William shared about £14 million of this, with the bulk going to Harry.

This was not due to any favoritism, but rather because of the difference in their future roles.

When Prince Charles becomes king and William becomes the new Prince of Wales, he will take on the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate that funds the public, charitable, and private activities of the heir to the throne.

However, Prince Harry will not receive any of this.

After the Queen Mother's death, Buckingham Palace released an outline of her will, which stated that her entire estate, valued at between £50 million and £70 million at the time, was passed on to her daughter, the Queen.

Her Majesty did not have to pay inheritance tax on the fortune.

Many items from the Queen's private art collection were given to the Royal Collection and went on display at the palace.

Prince Charles even moved into her home, Clarence House.

The most important of Queen Elizabeth's pictures and works of art were transferred to the Royal Collection, including works by Monet, Nash, and Carl Faberge, from her collection, which were on display in the Royal Treasures Exhibition at the new Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

While Diana's fortune was split evenly between her sons, the Queen Mother's decision to leave more to Prince Harry was based on her desire to ensure that he had financial security in his future role as a non-working member of the royal family.

This decision was a testament to her love and concern for her great-grandchildren, and Prince Harry's inheritance was a reflection of her foresight and care.

It is important to note that the princes' wealth comes from a number of different sources, including paid jobs in the past, but a lot of their fortune is from inheritance, with their mum Diana and their great-grandmother leaving them money in their wills.