Prince Philip Left 'Generous' Gifts to 'Misbehaving’ Prince Harry and 3 of His Closest Staff
Prince Philip left a last will that would leave an inheritance not only to his grandchildren and family. Page Six reported that the Duke of Edinburgh also left an amount intended for his three close staffers.
The news of his will came a month after the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh died weeks away from his 100th birthday.
While most of the duke's estate is likely to have been left to his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, The Sun noted that a source close to the Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip also rewarded his closest aides.
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Prince Philip Leaves Money for his Closest Aides in Last Will
Prince Philip reportedly left behind at least $42 million when he died last month. Aside from his grandchildren, he also left money to the three men who looked after him.
The insider identified the staff as Prince Philip's private secretary Brigadier Archie Miller Bakewell, his page William Henderson and valet Stephen Niedojadlo.
The three men were reported to be very supportive of Prince Philip in his final years.
The Sun noted that Bakewell was frequently standing in for the Duke of Edinburgh when he could not make an engagement.
On the other hand, Handerson and Niedojadlo took turns to be with Prince Philip during his stay at the Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate. Henderson stayed with Prince Philip during his last two days at Windsor.
"Unlike some other royals, Prince Philip will be generous to the three men," the insider told Fabulous.
Prince Harry was also included in the last will of Prince Philip, even though he stepped down from his official duties and publicly criticized the royal family.
"Philip was not the sort of character to punish a grandson for misbehaving. He was a very fair, even-handed and lovely man. Never held a grudge," the source said.
The insider also claimed that Prince Philip's four children, namely Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew, have been told to "take what they want" from the book collection of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Despite the reports, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the will's contents.
"This is a personal matter of the family and such arrangements are private," the palace said in a statement.
Kate Middleton and Prince William in Prince Philip's Vintage Land Rover
On Wednesday, royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a drive-in movie using Prince Philip's vintage Land Rover.
People reported that the couple used the vehicle to watch a movie during their Scotland tour. The royal couple watched Disney's "Cruella" using the duke's 2A Land Rover from 1966 and were joined by National Health Service staff to recognize their work throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The said event occurred at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Philip was such a fan of the British-made vehicles to the point that the duke's coffin was carried on a customized Land Rover.
The said vehicle used in his funeral was modified with an open-top rear section based on Prince Philip's specifications. It was also painted dark bronze green, which is the same color the British military uses for many of its Land Rovers.
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