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Lord Robert Fellowes | Source: Getty Images
Lord Robert Fellowes | Source: Getty Images

Will of Prince Harry and Prince William's Late Uncle Revealed

Olena Mosiichuk
May 23, 2025 - 09:10 A.M.

Neither Prince William nor Prince Harry were included as beneficiaries in the will of their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, brother-in-law of Princess Diana.

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The will of Lord Robert Fellowes, uncle to Prince William and Prince Harry through their late mother Princess Diana, has been revealed. It is understood that neither prince received an inheritance from his estate.

Sir Robert Fellowes with Lady-in-waiting, the Duchess of Grafton, circa 1990s | Source: Getty Images

Sir Robert Fellowes with Lady-in-waiting, the Duchess of Grafton, circa 1990s | Source: Getty Images

Instead, Lord Fellowes' reported £1.5 million fortune was left primarily to his wife, Baroness Jane Fellowes. Additional provisions were made for select friends and local charities, according to probate records.

Baron Robert Fellowes attends the wedding of James Meade and Lady Laura Marsham at the Parish Church of St. Nicholas in Gayton on September 14, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

Baron Robert Fellowes attends the wedding of James Meade and Lady Laura Marsham at the Parish Church of St. Nicholas in Gayton on September 14, 2013 | Source: Getty Images

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Lord Fellowes, who served as the Queen's Private Secretary from 1990 to 1999, passed away in July 2024 at the age of 82. His last will and testament, dated June 2012, outlined that his personal belongings and all estate income be transferred to his wife.

Alexander Fellowes, Alexandra Fellowes and Lord Robert Fellowes attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images

Alexander Fellowes, Alexandra Fellowes and Lord Robert Fellowes attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images

The document also expressed a wish for the estate to provide support for his broader family, noting it should be used "for their advancement and benefit generally." This includes his three children, Alexander, Laura, and Eleanor.

Lady Jane Fellowes, Lord Robert Fellowes and Alexander Fellowes attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images

Lady Jane Fellowes, Lord Robert Fellowes and Alexander Fellowes attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England | Source: Getty Images

Both Prince William and Prince Harry were in attendance at their uncle's funeral held at St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on August 28, 2024. However, reports indicated the brothers did not speak to each other during the service, amid ongoing tensions in their relationship, and kept a low profile.

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