The Duke of Edinburgh who died at the age of 99 last month has reportedly left a generous amount of money for three men who looked after him, reports Vanity Fair. Most of the royal estate is likely to be inherited by his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, being the co-owner of many of his assets. Members who received £30 million include his private secretary Brigadier Archie Miller Bakewell, his page William Henderson and valet Stephen Niedojadlo. These were the men who looked after the prince in his last days. Sources reveal that Prince Harry and rest of the grandchildren will also receive an inheritance.
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Prince Philip left money to three of his staff members in his will.
The Duke of Edinburgh -who died last month aged 99 - reportedly bequeathed most of his £30 million estate to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, but also left a generous financial gift to some of his closest aides.
A source told The Sun newspaper s Fabulous Digital: “Unlike some other royals, Prince Philip will be generous to the three men who looked after him.
“These include his private secretary Brigadier Archie Miller Bakewell, his page William Henderson and valet Stephen Niedojadlo.”
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The Duke of Edinburgh - who died last month aged 99 - reportedly bequeathed most of his £30 million ($58m) estate to his wife the Queen but also left a ge
First Posted: May 28, 2021 03:38 AM EDT
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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.