Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, despite permanently relocating to the US, may have to give up their residence at Frogmore Cottage.
King Charles III is currently deliberating on the allocation of various royal residences.
Alongside this decision, he is also planning the management of the numerous stately homes owned by the royal family.
It is speculated that Frogmore Cottage, a property gifted to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2019, could be at risk.
Support for Charles’ proposal to streamline the monarchy has been expressed by many loyal fans.
This restructuring aims to reduce the amount of taxpayer money spent on the royal family.
According to Katie Nicholls’ book, The New Royals, Harry and Meghan initially desired to move to Windsor Castle but were instead granted Frogmore Cottage.
Lady Elizabeth Anson, a close friend of the Queen who passed away in 2020, revealed that the monarch generously offered the cottage to the couple.
She emphasized the significance of the home in Windsor to the Queen, stating that it holds sentimental value.
Lady Elizabeth quoted the Queen as saying, “I hope they’ll respect it.”
The cottage’s proximity to the Queen’s entrance into the gardens makes it essentially her backyard, providing her with solitude and privacy.
By gifting Frogmore Cottage to Harry and Meghan, the Queen relinquished these personal spaces.
Lady Elizabeth admired the Queen’s gesture, describing it as magnanimous.
The book also recounts an incident where the late Queen reprimanded Meghan Markle for her behavior towards a staff member before her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.
Allegedly, Meghan became agitated while discussing her vegan wedding menu with a caterer.
At that moment, the Queen entered the room and witnessed the tense exchange.
According to the source quoted in Katie Nicholls’ book, The New Royals, Meghan expressed her dissatisfaction, claiming that the dish she tasted contained egg despite being intended to be vegan and macrobiotic.
The Queen intervened, addressing Meghan by saying, “Meghan, in this family, we don’t speak to people like that.”
This news follows previous claims that Prince Harry had a heated argument with Angela Kelly, the Queen’s dresser, prior to his wedding to Meghan.
Valentin Lowe’s book reveals that the preparations for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding were fraught with tension, particularly regarding scheduling, announcements, and the selection of a tiara.
According to Lowe, Meghan was informed that the Queen would lend her a tiara for the wedding and was scheduled to meet Angela Kelly, the late monarch’s dresser, to view potential options.
After choosing Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, Meghan wanted to try it on when her hairdresser Serge Norman was available.
However, as Serge was unavailable on that day, Meghan was denied access to the tiara.
This incident reportedly left Harry furious, as he believed Angela Kelly was intentionally obstructing their plans.
On the other hand, it has been suggested that Meghan demanded immediate access to the tiara without following proper protocol, as these jewels were kept under tight security.
As the future of Frogmore Cottage hangs in the balance, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face the possibility of losing their cherished residence.
King Charles III’s determination regarding the allocation of royal residences and the management of stately homes will ultimately shape the couple’s future living arrangements.
The support for a more streamlined monarchy reflects a desire to reduce taxpayer expenses.