The contents of Queen Elizabeth II’s will have been the subject of intense speculation ever since her passing in September 2022. As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth amassed a significant personal fortune, including jewelry, estates, and other assets. While the public is naturally curious about how her wealth was distributed among her family, no official statement or public release of the will has been made.
It is believed that the bulk of the Queen’s personal estate may have passed to King Charles III, as is customary to avoid inheritance taxes within the monarchy. There has been ongoing speculation, however, about specific bequests to her other children and grandchildren. For instance, it has been rumored that Princess Anne, who shared a particularly close relationship with her mother, may have received certain personal items or tokens of significance. Similarly, some believe that Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, may have inherited the title of Duke of Edinburgh, though no official announcement has yet been made.
As for Prince Harry, there has been much debate about whether the Queen left him any personal inheritance, given the Sussexes’ departure from royal duties and their strained relationship with the family. Some reports suggest that any potential inheritance could be symbolic rather than financial, possibly in the form of letters, private keepsakes, or jewelry passed down to his wife, Meghan Markle.
Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is also thought to have received meaningful items, possibly jewelry that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth. The Queen’s will remains private, however, and the specifics of what each royal family member received are not yet public. Until official information is revealed, these rumors remain speculative, with the true contents of the will closely guarded by the royal family.