Overview

• Lord Robert Fellowes, former private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, left an estate valued at £1,517,418, largely bequeathed to his wife, Lady Jane Fellowes.
• Probate documents, finalized on May 14, 2025, show no inheritance was allocated to his nephews, Princes William and Harry, despite their close family ties.
• The will, written in 2012, included modest gifts to local charities, Eton College, and a longtime handyman, but prioritized Lady Jane and the wider family's future support.
• Both princes attended his memorial service in August 2024 in Snettisham, Norfolk, but reportedly did not interact, highlighting ongoing family tensions.
• Lord Fellowes, who passed away in July 2024 at age 82, was a pivotal figure in the Royal Household, known for his crisis management during the monarchy's most turbulent years.