According to an insider speaking to In Touch, the financial contrast between the two brothers is a significant source of tension. Prince William, as the steward of the $1.3 billion Duchy of Cornwall since King Charles' ascent to the throne, enjoys an estimated annual salary of $30 million, solidifying his status as the largest private landowner in Britain.
The source discloses, "William is basically a billionaire while his brother [Prince Harry] is fearful of going broke. It’s yet another reason there’s so much tension between them."
The financial gap stems from various sources, including the brothers' inheritance from Princess Diana's estate in 1997, leaving them approximately $12.4 million. Additionally, they received a portion of the Queen Mother's $100 million will.
The source notes Prince Harry's acceptance of his role as the 'spare' but emphasizes his frustration at seemingly having "nothing to show for" the significant part of his life dedicated to royal service.
In the context of his phone-hacking lawsuit against British tabloids, Prince Harry alleged that Prince William received "a very large sum of money" in a secret agreement with the press in 2020. The financial dynamics within the royal family add another layer to the complexities of the relationship between the two brothers.
