Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been asked to leave their residence on the Windsor grounds by the King, as he plans to make changes to the royal homes.
This eviction has raised concerns about the Duke’s ability to return to the UK in the future.
Despite living in the United States for the past three years, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have maintained Frogmore Cottage as their UK base.
However, Harry has already expressed worries about the level of protection provided to his family in the UK, and now, without a home, their future visits to the country will become even more complicated.
Royal Correspondent Jack Royston has pointed out that while returning to the UK may not be impossible, the eviction from Frogmore Cottage will add complexity to the arrangements.
The property, located on private state grounds near Windsor Castle, offers police security and protection against terrorist attacks and assassination attempts.
Losing Frogmore Cottage would mean more than just losing a home for the couple.
It is a significant setback for Harry and Meghan, who have been trying to distance themselves from the institution.
Royston also suggests that this eviction could make the couple more dependent on the royal family.
In order to benefit from police protection around their residence, they may have to negotiate a room in another royal residence, further increasing their reliance on the palace institution.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess confirmed that they have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage.
The warning reportedly came directly from Buckingham Palace, shortly after the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare.
The couple had received this Grade II listed property as a wedding gift from the late Queen in 2018.
This eviction is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the couple’s use of public funds.
Frogmore Cottage underwent extensive refurbishment at a significant cost before the couple briefly moved in during 2019.
They have since reimbursed the royal purse with an estimated $2.4 million.
Harry has previously voiced concerns about the level of protection provided to his family in the UK.
In March 2020, he filed a lawsuit against the Home Office over the removal of his security detail.
At the time, a spokesperson for the Duke argued that the private security team funded by the couple could not replicate the necessary police protection required while in the UK.
Prince Harry and his family have been unable to return to their home since moving to the United States.
Their move has been accompanied by a series of bombshell allegations against the royal family.
During their interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, Harry and Meghan accused the institution of racism, lack of support for their mental health struggles, and silencing Meghan.
These allegations have strained their relationship with the institution, and the eviction from Frogmore Cottage is a significant development as it severs the final major tie between the couple and Britain.
It may also strain their relationship with the royal family.
For now, it remains uncertain whether Prince Harry will be able to return to the UK in the future.
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