Prince Harry faces a new emotional blow, one that stirs up his past and threatens to further cool family ties. Lady Di's most symbolic inheritance has taken an unexpected turn, leaving him out of a key decision and silently pointing to the person responsible.
Since the tragic death of his mother in 1997, both Harry and William have gone through years of mourning and confusion. The loss was devastating and marked their adolescence, leaving emotional scars that are still reflected today in their personal and family choices.
Lady Di, more than a mother to Prince Harry
Diana of Wales was not just a public figure, but an intimate pillar in Harry's life. Her closeness with him was evident, even beyond royal commitments. Lady Di protected him, understood him, and offered him an emotional connection that no one else could replace.
Her sudden death, in a traffic accident in Paris, left the young prince disoriented. He was only 12 years old and still remembers having to walk behind his mother's coffin in front of millions of people. This is a trauma he has mentioned in several interviews.
Over the years, Harry has paid tribute to Diana on numerous occasions. From his commitment to charitable causes to his daughter's name, Lilibet Diana. Everything indicates that his mother's memory continues to guide many of his personal decisions.
Scare for Prince Harry: Lady Di's inheritance already has an owner
Although it was not an official inheritance nor was it written for him, the idea that Harry would someday be linked to Althorp was something many took for granted. The estate where Diana grew up, and where her remains rest today, holds strong symbolic value for her children.
Althorp House, located in Northamptonshire, has belonged to the Spencer family for more than 500 years. It was Diana's home from the age of 14 and is also the place where she is buried, on a small island within the estate. For this reason, it was considered an almost sacred piece in her memory.
However, that property will not go to William or Harry. The Spencer family, still governed by male primogeniture rules, has already designated the next heir. Meanwhile, it is not one of Diana's children.
The new heir to Althorp: Louis Spencer
The new heir to Althorp will be Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp and cousin of Harry and William. He is the youngest son of Earl Charles Spencer, Diana's brother. Despite having three older sisters, he has been chosen because he is the only male.
Louis, who is 31 years old, has led a discreet life, far from the media spotlight. Raised in South Africa, he has chosen a career as an actor and has begun to participate in the management of the family estate. His role as the future head of the Spencer lineage is already defined.
The inheritance includes not only the Althorp estate, but also other properties in London. In addition to real estate, Harry's cousin has a fortune estimated at more than 200 million euros. This is a legacy that, by family tradition, has not passed through Diana's hands nor those of her children, despite the emotional ties.