Prince Harry can expect a big surprise for his 40th birthday gift, according to reports. Unlike the ceremonial bell concert that his older brother, Prince William, received at Westminster Abbey per royal tradition, Harry will be getting a large payout — and that's thanks to some arrangements made by his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth (aka the Queen Mother). According to The Times, the late Queen put £70m (more than $88 million US) into a trust fund for her family. It was noted that Harry would be able to access his share of the trust when he turned 40.
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He'll be getting more than William.
According to reports, the money wasn't divided equally, and Harry will be getting more than his brother.
"William will benefit from the vast wealth of the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate that funds the public, charitable, and private activities of the King's heir," the publication stated. "As a result, Harry is likely to receive slightly more than half of the £14 million allocated for the brothers."
Harry will get more than £7 million.
The Mirror reported that Prince Harry will get more than £7 million, or just over $9 million US. He'll be able to access the funds on September 15, 2024, which marks his 40th birthday.
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Harry and Meghan already have a lot of money coming in.
Harry and Meghan Markle already are pulling in a nice amount of money from their Netflix documentary series and other things, such as her podcast. The couple's net worth is estimated to be about $60 million.
The couple stepped away from their royal roles in 2020.
Harry and Meghan stepped away from their royal duties in 2020. On February 18, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced, "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family."
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