Tensions have once again flared between Prince Harry and Prince William in a bitter dispute over their mother's estate. The catalyst for this latest royal rift was the inheritance of Althorp, the stately home of the Spencer family where Diana spent her formative years. This historic legacy has now passed to William’s eldest son, George, the future king—a series of events that left Harry seething with resentment.
Sources close to the royal family revealed that Harry sees this as another example of the monarchy favoring William and his children while marginalizing him and his family. An insider confirmed that the issue of Althorp's ownership has long been a sensitive topic within the royal family. When Princess Diana tragically died in 1997, the estate was inherited by her brother, Charles, 9th Earl Spencer. However, Earl Spencer's will stipulated that the estate would eventually pass to the eldest child of Prince William, the current heir to the throne.
The decision made nearly a quarter of a century ago has now come to fruition, as 10-year-old Prince George has officially become Althorp's new guardian. The move deeply saddened Harry, who cherished the memories of visiting the sprawling country estate. A royal confidant explained, "Harry has always felt a strong connection to Althorp. It was a place of refuge and happiness for him during the darkest times of his life. The idea that it would now go to William's son instead of staying in the hands of the Spencer family is a bitter pill for him to swallow."
Tensions between the brothers, once very close, have simmered for years, fueled by royal favoritism. The Althorp inheritance saga only exacerbated these long-standing problems, with Harry angrily reporting that William had been given yet another symbol of their mother's legacy. Harry never felt that he and Meghan were given the same opportunities and respect as William and Kate. This latest development only strengthens his belief that the system is rigged against him and his family.
This feud has turned personal, with sources claiming Harry directly confronted William over the issue, accusing him of acting selfishly to secure the Spencer estate for his own son. "That's my mother's property, not William's. Why did George inherit it when my children get nothing?" Harry reportedly said.
The ongoing rift between the brothers is a source of fascination and anxiety for royal watchers. The Althorp inheritance saga has only deepened these divisions, with Harry's anger over the latest development highlighting the injustices he feels he and Meghan face. As the dust settles on this latest royal drama, the question remains: can the brothers truly heal the wounds that separate them, or will the ghost of Princess Diana's memory continue to haunt them and their relationship?
