The last will and testament of Lord Robert Fellowes, former private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and brother-in-law to Princess Diana, has been made public following his death at age 82 in July 2024. The 2012 will allocates the majority of his \$2 million estate to his wife, Lady Jane Fellowes (née Spencer), Diana’s elder sister. Notably, neither of his royal nephews, Princes William and Harry, are named as beneficiaries.
The estate includes modest charitable donations: £5,000 to Eton College (his alma mater and that of his nephews), £1,000 to a local hospice, £500 to St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham, and £1,000 to a longtime handyman. The remaining assets are designated for Lady Fellowes, with additional income intended to support the broader Spencer family. The princes attended his memorial service in Norfolk in August 2024; however, reports indicate they maintained a distance, refraining from interaction during the event.
Lord Fellowes served Queen Elizabeth II from 1990 to 1999, guiding the monarchy through turbulent periods, including the Windsor Castle fire and the death of Princess Diana. His tenure was marked by discretion and integrity, earning him knighthood and a life peerage as Baron Fellowes of Shotesham.
The exclusion of Princes William and Harry from the will has drawn public attention, especially amid ongoing tensions within the royal family. The specifics behind this decision remain undisclosed, leaving room for speculation and further scrutiny.
