The future of Frogmore Cottage, the former UK residence of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, remains in limbo more than a year after the couple was asked to vacate the property. In March 2023, just two months following the release of Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare,’ a spokesperson confirmed that the couple had been “requested to vacate their residence.” This announcement spurred speculation that King Charles III intended to relocate his younger brother, Prince Andrew, into the cottage.
Despite these plans, Frogmore Cottage remains vacant. According to a Buckingham Palace official, the property has not been occupied as of Tuesday. Newsweek’s chief royal correspondent, Jack Royston, said that “Charles wants him [Prince Andrew] to move in. He is refusing to move in, and Charles so far is not winning this battle.”
Frogmore Cottage, situated on the grounds of Windsor Castle, was originally offered to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019, ahead of the birth of their son, Archie. After the couple’s departure from the royal family in 2020, they reimbursed the public funds used for the property’s renovation.
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Frogmore Cottage reflects broader tensions and power dynamics within the royal family. King Charles’s attempts to convince Prince Andrew to relocate to the cottage have so far been unsuccessful, leaving the property’s fate undecided. As the royal family continues to navigate internal conflicts, the future of Frogmore Cottage remains a symbol of unresolved issues.
Whether King Charles will eventually succeed in his efforts or the cottage will continue to sit vacant remains to be seen, adding another layer of complexity to the ever-evolving dynamics of the British royal family.
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