Prince Philip died last April, yet his last will is still unknown to the public. It will remain unknown to anyone outside of the royal family for quite some time. Here’s why.
The Sealed Will
Philip’s death ended up causing quite a bit of controversy. An unprecedented number of complaints were sent to the BBC because his funeral became a spectacle as the media focused primarily on Prince Harry’s involvement more than anything else. The side stories continue unabated, as Philip’s will has just been sealed.
Judge Andrew McFarlene has ordered that the late consort’s will shall remain sealed to protect Queen Elizabeth’s “dignity.” The legal document will remain unseen for another 90 years. 
Royal Treatment
In his explanation, the judge explained that royal will require “special practice.” He wrote, “There is a need to enhance the protection afforded to truly private aspects of the lives of this limited group of individuals to maintain the dignity of the Sovereign and close members of her family.” The judge added that he has not seen the will itself and is completely oblivious to its contents.
This isn’t uncommon. Both the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret’s will’s have been sealed for decades. They have been challenging to unseal. Because the decision was made in secret, the media could not make a case for it. The judge said that public curiosity may exist, but “there is no true public interest in the public knowing this wholly private information.”
What Could Be Inside?
That’s not entirely true, but the spirit of it is. It’s not really up to a judge to say what the public is interested in or not, but a will is a highly private document. Philip’s will is sealed a pink elephant effect: we want to know what was worth sealing now. The royal family has been under fire for allegedly blocking a law from revealing the family’s true wealth to the public. With the will sealed, people can start to wonder about what may be hidden within.
We’ve debunked some pretty outlandish stories about the royal family’s assets. There are loads of stories claiming Harry is broke, but he’s a millionaire. One of the most outrageous stories claimed Queen Elizabeth was hoarding the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail within her palaces. This will be the last time that this will be revealed to the public.