She granted them prominent roles as President and Vice President at the Queen's Commonwealth Trust and allowed them to champion charitable causes, including military support, the Invictus Games, mental health, and marginalized communities. There was immense promise in their future endeavors.
However, the Queen was left devastated when they decided to step back in the widely-discussed "Megxit" deal. Under this arrangement, they retained their Sussex titles but forfeited their Royal HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles to pursue financial independence. Despite this, the Queen wished them well and provided a 12-month grace period in case they ever reconsidered their decision.
Subsequently, significant events unfolded, including Harry and Meghan's revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey while Prince Philip was hospitalized for heart surgery, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Their six-part Netflix series further intensified the situation, as did Harry's forthcoming autobiography. The book caused considerable distress and heartbreak within the Royal Family, particularly among Harry's brother and father. To the extent that communication among them has become nearly non-existent.
Harry and Meghan initially capitalized on their royal credentials to secure financial opportunities, but their popularity waned both in the UK and the USA. As a result, they now find themselves facing mounting pressure, both financially and personally. In response to their actions, senior royal courtiers have confirmed that Harry will not receive an inheritance from Prince Charles, except for specific personal items. The rest of the estate, including Balmoral, Sandringham, most jewels, and artwork, will not be divided equally among the children but will remain with the next monarch.
Any other inheritance will come in the form of a trust, similar to what the boys received upon Princess Diana's death. In the past, King Charles arranged to place some money, estimated at £5-£10 million, in a trust for Harry or Harry's children, from which they can draw income at a specified future date. If the trust is established at least seven years before King Charles's death, it would be exempt from inheritance taxes.
However, Harry's marriage to Meghan brought unexpected changes to these plans, leading King Charles to remove Harry's name from his foundation. It's worth noting that Harry won't receive money from a trust created by Queen Elizabeth at his birth, so there won't be a financial safety net for Meghan in case of a future divorce.
As tensions persist, Meghan may face increasingly public challenges, while Harry might have to seek forgiveness to secure an inheritance from Charles. Nonetheless, this could enable him to lead a quieter life until the memory of past controversies fades.
