There Was Never ‘Any Plan’ For Prince Harry to Make Royal Money Forever, Insider Says

Prince Harry is worth millions, but the royal family’s fortune doesn’t work the way you think. Although the prince left the family on his own, experts say there was never any real ‘plan’ for Harry to make as much as his brother.

Prince Harry might have left the royal family on his own, but it’s no secret that he would have always been a step below his brother. Of course, it’s the reason he titled his bestselling memoir “Spare,” referring to the idea that he was only born as a backup in case something happened to the future king.

Although Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, ditched royal life four years ago, Harry wouldn’t have received the same treatment as Prince William no matter what. And one royal expert says that there was never “any plan” for Harry to make money, which is why he has been inheriting so much.

Prince Harry is set to inherit around $9 million

The royal family certainly doesn’t struggle financially, and such is the case for Harry, despite that he isn’t a working royal. When Queen Elizabeth II’s mother died, who was Harry’s great-grandmother, she was worth around $90 million. Rather than leave it to her kids, she left it to her great-grandchildren, but one stipulation was that they could not touch it until they turned 40. Harry’s 40th birthday is right around the corner, which means he’s about to get a lump sum in the range of $8 or $9 million; the prince turns 40 in September. But Harry is getting more money than his brother, and there is a reason for that.

According to Naughty Gossip journalist Rob Shuter, Harry wasn’t in the financial “plan” the way William was, so he relies more on inheritances to make money. Apparently, it’s fairly normal in the royal world, which explains why William won’t see the payday inheritance his brother will.

“It [the will] said that Harry and the kids couldn’t touch it [the $90 million inheritance] until they turned 40,” Shuter explained to Rosanna Scotto on Good Day New York. “Harry is gonna be getting about $8 or $9 million dollars. There wasn’t any plan for Harry [financially], so he got lots of Princess Diana’s money — now, his great grandma’s money.” Harry also inherited millions from his mother, Princess Diana.

How much is Prince Harry worth?

The royal family’s net worth has always been a bit mysterious, but that’s mostly because they have money in various properties and commonwealths all over the world. Harry’s current net worth is estimated to be around $60 million, and that is not yet factoring in the extra $8 million+ that he’s about to receive.

Something to consider is that Harry will have to pay taxes on that money, so it’s not like a cool $8 million will just hit his bank account all in one day. Still, the inheritance will be a welcome addition to the prince’s fortune.