The Prince of Wales is reportedly unhappy about the amount, especially considering Harry's departure from royal duties and his subsequent criticism of the royal family in interviews and his memoir, *Spare*. A source told Closer, "William is pretty disgusted that Harry is going to cash out on this enormous sum without having to lift a finger. William thinks it’s a rotten situation and would prefer if Harry didn’t get this payday at all."
William and Kate are reportedly distrustful of Harry and Meghan, and the thought of Harry benefiting from the inheritance of his great-grandmother, despite his criticisms of the royal family, is described as leaving a "bitter taste" in their mouths. Since moving to the US in 2020, Harry has openly criticized the royal family, alleging a physical altercation with William and recounting various grievances in *Spare*. Meghan Markle has also accused Princess Kate of leaving her in tears with a pre-wedding comment and alleged racism by an unnamed royal family member.
William believes that the inheritance is essentially rewarding Harry for the negative treatment he has shown to the royal family, which he finds fundamentally wrong. Express UK has reached out to Kensington Palace for a comment on the situation.
This issue has sparked speculation about what the Queen Mother might have done had she known about the troubles Harry would bring to the family. Commentator Christopher Andersen remarked, "I believe the Queen Mother would have reconsidered Harry’s place in the trust if she had known the extent of the trouble he would cause."
