The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have reportedly made a move to recover some of the $2.4 million they spent on renovating Frogmore Cottage.
This comes after their eviction from the property following the publication of Harry’s memoir, Spare.
The couple had been asked to leave their official base in the UK by King Charles.
According to Sunday Times Oral Editor Roya Naka, the couple had renewed the lease on the property last year and will likely seek reimbursement for the renovation costs.
Naka also pointed out that Buckingham Palace would have been mindful of the optics surrounding the eviction and lease, suggesting that the King’s decision may have been taken without much consideration for public perception.
Harry’s memoir made several damaging claims about the royal family, leading King Charles to believe that his son had crossed a line with his criticism.
In the book, Harry accused his stepmother, Queen Consort Camilla, of leaking stories to the press and claimed that his brother, Prince William, physically attacked him during an argument in 2019.
He also revealed that he and William had pleaded with their father not to marry Camilla, whom he referred to as the villain in TV interviews promoting the book.
The King, Queen Consort Camilla, and Prince William all faced criticism in the memoir.
Charles reportedly received a dossier containing the most serious claim from an aide, which prompted him to take decisive action.
An insider disclosed that Harry’s criticism of Camilla was the final straw for the King, who saw it as the ultimate act of disrespect.
As a result, the couple has started moving their remaining belongings from Frogmore Cottage to their home in Montecito, California.
Since their departure from royal life in 2020, Harry and Meghan have permanently resided in the United States with their two children, Archie and Lillibet.
The eviction from Frogmore Cottage has sparked a heated debate on social media, with opinions divided.
Some argue that the couple was treated unfairly, while others believe they should have anticipated consequences for publishing a memoir containing such damaging claims about the royal family.
Regardless of one’s stance on the matter, it is evident that the situation has caused significant drama and controversy within the royal family.
Only time will reveal the ultimate outcome and long-term repercussions for all parties involved.
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