The Duke of Sussex, youngest son of the King, is reportedly in the market for a new permanent residence in the UK to replace his previous home, Frogmore Cottage.

This decision comes after spending four years in the United States following his withdrawal from royal duties.

Author and royal affairs specialist Tom Quinn suggests that as time passes, the Duke finds himself missing certain aspects of his former life in the UK.

Quinn predicts that once the initial excitement of living in the United States wears off, the Duke may start yearning for his army days and reconnecting with old friends from Eton, whom he has had limited contact with since moving to America.

Complicating matters are the strained relationships these friends have with the Duchess of Sussex, contributing to the Duke’s sense of homesickness.

Despite these challenges, Quinn asserts that the Duke remains resolute in his quest to establish a permanent residence in the UK.

This determination is exemplified by his ongoing legal efforts to secure funding from the British taxpayer for his security expenses.

Upon their marriage, Queen Elizabeth II granted the Duke and Duchess a five-bedroom house in Home Park, Windsor, spanning 5,089 square feet.

However, following their decision to step back from royal duties, the couple had to relinquish this property.

Reflecting on this turn of events, the Duke expressed his initial hopes for the house to be their forever home, only to see it become a temporary stopover.

Despite this setback, the Duke holds sentimental attachment to Frogmore Cottage, even personally covering the expenses associated with it, originally funded by taxpayers.

In his pursuit of establishing roots in his homeland, the Duke has taken steps such as purchasing a new residence.

Additionally, his advocacy for automatic security checks at UK airports has been met with controversy.

The UK Home Office no longer provides security personnel for the Duke and his family during their visits, leading to legal battles over this issue.

Although an initial lawsuit in the High Court did not yield the desired outcome for the Prince, he has escalated the matter to the Court of Appeal in hopes of a more favorable ruling.

The Duke’s unwavering commitment to securing his family’s safety and his desire for a permanent UK residence underscore his ongoing transition away from his former royal life.