Prince Philip’s will will still remain secret

How will its wealth be distributed? This is a question that has tormented all Britons since the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on April 9, at the age of 99. According to information from the English media, the personal fortune of the Duke of Edinburgh is estimated at more than 10 million pounds, the equivalent of 11.5 million euros, and would be divided between his four heirs and the sovereign.

But an important announcement was made this Friday, September 17, and it may cause disappointment. Prince Philip’s will will not be made public for more than 90 years. This is the decision that was taken by Judge Andrew McFarlane in the High Court of Great Britain.

A desire to “to preserve the sovereign”

Across the Channel, it is customary to make official wills public. Only here, it will not be the case of this one. The reason ? “Protect dignity” of Elizabeth II as the newspaper explains The Guardian. “I have chosen, because of the constitutional position of the sovereign, to follow a special procedure concerning royal wills”, said Judge Sir Andrew McFarlane, adding that he “Had seen nothing” of Prince Philip’s will. “I accepted the argument that while there may be public curiosity about the private arrangements that a member of the Royal Family may choose to make in their will, there is no real public interest in knowing this completely private information “, he added at the BBC microphone.