In a twist no one saw coming, Prince William and Prince Harry have reportedly received nothing from their late uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’ £1.5 million estate.
According to a stunning report by GB News, the former private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II left behind a considerable fortune—but not a single penny was directed toward his royal nephews.
Lord Robert Fellowes, who was married to Princess Diana’s sister Lady Jane Spencer, passed away last year at the age of 82. His will has now become public, and the details are raising eyebrows across the royal landscape.
Court documents released by the High Court reveal that Lord Fellowes left the bulk of his wealth to his wife, Lady Jane, effectively bypassing Prince William and Prince Harry altogether.
The estate, valued at £1,517,418, included only a few small bequests outside of this primary inheritance. His decision not to include either royal nephew in his will has triggered speculation over potential family tensions.
Aside from his wife, the late Lord Fellowes allocated a modest £1,000 to a local hospice and £500 to St Mary’s Church, the site of his own memorial service.
He also left £5,000 to his former school, the prestigious Eton College, where Prince William also studied during his teenage years.
Another surprising inclusion in the will was £1,000 to a handyman named Andrew Grange, who assisted the couple at their Norfolk estate near the Sandringham royal retreat.
While William and Harry both attended Lord Fellowes’ memorial service in Norfolk, it now appears their presence did not translate into any inheritance from his estate.
This unexpected omission has left royal watchers puzzled. Given Lord Fellowes’ close connection to Princess Diana, many assumed her sons would be remembered in his will.
Lord Fellowes served as a trusted royal aide for decades, and as the Queen’s private secretary, held one of the most senior positions within the monarchy during the 1990s.
His marriage to Lady Jane Spencer—Diana’s sister—further linked him to the heart of royal family affairs. He was considered a quiet but influential figure behind palace doors.
The will’s details have triggered questions about the current state of family relationships, particularly between the Spencer family and the two princes.
Some experts believe the omission may simply reflect traditional inheritance patterns, where estates pass to surviving spouses rather than extended family.
However, others suggest it may hint at deeper divisions within the family—possibly influenced by Prince Harry’s very public departure from royal duties and ongoing rift with the monarchy.
Despite the financial snub, Prince William and Prince Harry both made the effort to pay their respects at the memorial, hinting at at least a civil dynamic between them and Lady Jane.
Neither Kensington Palace nor representatives for Prince Harry have commented on the inheritance issue so far, leaving the public to speculate.
With more royals and former insiders passing in recent years, the contents of these high-profile wills are beginning to reveal intriguing insights into personal loyalties and private relationships.
As for Lord Fellowes, his final wishes appear to reflect a life lived with traditional values—devoted to his spouse and close-knit circle rather than the wider royal family.
But one thing is clear: Prince William and Prince Harry have been left completely out of a seven-figure fortune, in what many are calling one of the most surprising royal family snubs of the year.
