Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received a request from King Charles to permanently vacate Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.
The monarch’s decision comes as a clear indication that their strained relationship has hit an all-time low.
While discussions regarding the property’s future have been ongoing for some time, the king made the decision to sell it after Harry published his candid memoir, “Spare.”
This move suggests that the king was not pleased with his son’s negative portrayal of the royal family.
According to a source close to the couple’s unofficial biographer, Omid Scobie, Harry and Meghan are shocked by the king’s choice.
Understandably so, as Frogmore Cottage has been their only safe haven when visiting the UK.
During their return for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Festivities in June, the family of four rarely left the security of the Windsor estate due to the lack of police protection.
This situation has even reached the high court.
By taking away Harry’s only refuge in the country, the king is essentially informing his son that he is no longer welcome home.
If the Sussexes return for vacations or significant royal occasions, they will now need to find a new place to reside.
They may request to stay with Princess Eugenie or Princess Beatrice, their cousins and the only other members of the royal family with whom they have maintained a close relationship.
Alternatively, they could opt for a luxurious London hotel.
However, considering their emphasis on privacy, the latter seems unlikely.
Reports suggest that Harry and Meghan have a few weeks to vacate Frogmore Cottage, ideally by early summer.
The coronation in May appears to be an opportune time for the couple to organize their affairs.
However, the king’s decision regarding Frogmore indicates that Harry’s connection with the royal family is severed, with no prospects of reconciliation.
The heart of this eviction lies in the anger of a father towards his son’s persistent criticism of the organization he leads and personal attacks on members of his own family.
It is evident that the situation is worse than anticipated, and since Harry and Meghan do not have a permanent home in the UK, it is unlikely that they will be returning anytime soon.
In other news, Rishi Sunak is on high alert for the first Brexit deal revolt after a DUP MP suggests the party would reject the accord.
The government’s politicization of the monarchy through its Windsor plan for Northern Ireland continues to generate anger.
Sammy Wilson, a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has indicated that his group may reject Rishi Sunak’s Windsor framework for the EU on Northern Ireland.
Wilson criticized the risky move of involving the king to support the deal, echoing the ongoing rage among Tory lawmakers over Sunak’s politicization of the monarchy.
Buckingham Palace stated that the king is always pleased to welcome world leaders and that the meeting with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was at the suggestion of the government.
However, detractors like Nigel Farage expressed vexation even over the decision to hold the final negotiations at Windsor Castle.
This morning, Mr. Wilson voiced his concerns, along with other Northern Ireland unionists, including Dame Arlene Foster, a former leader of the DUP, who warned that the government would regret involving the monarchy.
This indicates that the government’s position on the arrangement was not well-received and that it attempted to persuade unionists to accept it based on their respect for the monarchy.
Mr. Wilson emphasized that this conflict was not solely between politicians in Northern Ireland and the Conservative Party.
He expressed his belief that using the monarch in such a manner is highly dangerous.