Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (L) and Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Princes William and Harry were reportedly absent from their uncle’s £1.5 million will, as not a penny of Lord Robert Fellowes’ fortune was bequeathed to the Royal siblings.
Lord Fellowes passed away in July at 82 years of age, leaving the bulk of his wealth to his widow, Lady Jane Fellowes, who is also Princess Diana’s elder sister.
Despite being closely related, neither the Prince of Wales nor the Duke of Sussex appeared in the life peer’s testamentary documents.
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Both princes were present at Lord Fellowes’ memorial service held in Snettisham last August, where they were seen standing “virtually back to back” without engaging in conversation, amidst speculation of a family fallout.
According to The Sun, recently disclosed probate records indicate that Lord Fellowes left behind assets totalling £1,517,418.
After settling legal fees of £4,000, there were only a few modest legacies distributed.
A local hospice received £1,000, St Mary’s Church—where the memorial took place—was allotted £500, his old school Eton College got £5,000, and Andrew Grange, a handyman from the couple’s residence by Sandringham, was given £1,000.
The remainder of the estate was inherited by Lady Jane, and none of it was set aside for her two nephews, Prince William and Prince Harry, who have not been seen publicly together since the memorial event.
Portrayed by Andrew Havill in The Crown, Lord Fellowes married Lady Jane in 1978, predating her sister Diana’s marriage to then-Prince Charles by three years.
He was a longstanding aide to the late Queen Elizabeth II, holding a post in her private office for over two decades and serving as her Private Secretary for nine years amidst some of the monarchy’s most challenging times.