Frogmore Cottage: The royal drama continues

The ongoing drama surrounding Frogmore Cottage is like a soap opera in the British monarchy. This picturesque house on the Windsor estate has seen many residents and controversies. Let's reveal the latest twist surrounding Frogmore Cottage.

A brief history of Frogmore Cottage

In 2018, shortly after their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into Frogmore Cottage. This charming residence on the Windsor estate became their primary residence. But in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex packed their bags and moved to the United States. Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank briefly occupied Frogmore Cottage. In June 2023, Harry and Meghan were officially “vacated” after repaying the original £2.4 million taxpayer-funded renovation costs. Since then, Frogmore Cottage has stood empty, awaiting its next royal tenants.

Who is next in line for Frogmore Cottage?

The British press is awash with speculation. King Charles is proposing to house his brother Andrew in Frogmore Cottage, ousting him from the more luxurious Royal Lodge. Charles wants to ban Andrew's luxurious lifestyle, especially since his younger brother became persona non grata after a major sex scandal. To make matters worse, Royal Lodge is outside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle, adding to Charles's security concerns. Although moving Andrew to Royal Lodge seems like a practical solution, Andrew owns a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge dating back to 2003. He is not keen on the move, seeing it as a significant downgrade.

Kate and William’s reticence

So who else could inhabit this empty house? The Cambridge family, now known as the Waleses, would be a logical choice. But don't wait too long. According to GBNews, Prince William and Kate Middleton have no desire to move there. In 2022, they chose Adelaide Cottage, a house just a short walk away, where they live happily with their three children. They don't like the idea of ​​moving into the cottage at all.

And there's another hurdle. Kate is reportedly refusing to live in a house that Meghan Markle has renovated. Royal expert Anne Diamond notes: “It's a huge house. But if Meghan and Harry have renovated it, I can't imagine Kate wanting to move in there. Neither does William.” It seems that the divide between the Welsh and the Sussexes is deep. So deep that it even extends to their choice of residence.

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This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Jordane Guignon