Said “cottage” has 10 bedrooms and is currently undergoing a large renovation to modernise it before the royal baby arrives. In an official statement, Kensington Palace confirmed that when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave the two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage on the Kensington Palace estate, they will be moving into Frogmore Cottage, on the Windsor Estate.Īlthough the 20-bedroom apartment beside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will become available next year, the Queen gifted the Frogmore Cottage to the couple instead. The newlyweds will be moving out of the Kensington Palace estate and across town before their baby arrives next year. It's where the couple took their engagement photos, and where they hosted their more intimate evening wedding reception back in May.It turns out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are about to fly the royal coop. Frogmore House, which shares its grounds with Harry and Meghan's home, clearly holds a special place for the couple. Queen Victoria reportedly dined there in 1875, and was less-than-pleased by the number of frogs found on the property, calling them "quite dreadful." But the residence has also hosted non-royal tenants American theologian Henry James Sr. The home was originally leased by Queen Charlotte for her unmarried daughters.Īccording to The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture by Daniel Maudlin, "Queen Charlotte had a second cottage, Frogmore Cottage, within the grounds of Frogmore House, leased in 1790, that was a retreat for her and her unmarried daughters within Windsor Home Park."
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While the Palace statement made a point of Harry and Meghan's desire to "repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage," it's not currently clear if that would encompass the full $3+ million in renovations costs or if some other sum has been determined. Expenses related to fixtures, furnishings, and fittings at the official residence – which is owned by Her Majesty the Queen – were funded privately by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex." "The refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, the Grade-2 listed building in Windsor Home Park was funded by Her Majesty The Queen through the Sovereign Grant, reflecting the Monarchy’s responsibility to maintain the upkeep of buildings with historical significance (see above). Harry and Meghan further clarify the breakdown in funds on their new website. In her story for T&C about the funding, royal reporter Victoria Murphy also clarified that the home did not have a yoga studio, as had been previously rumored. While the public funds paid for the structural work, the interior was furnished by Harry and Meghan. That construction cost $3.05 million in public funds, a number which was revealed in Sovereign Grant in June of 2019. As a result, Her Majesty The Queen offered The Duke and Duchess the use of Frogmore Cottage, which was already undergoing mandated renovations, and would be available to move in before the birth of their son." The home required renovations before Harry and Meghan moved in. "This residence would not have been available for them to occupy until the fourth quarter of 2020. The option of Apartment 1 in Kensington Palace was estimated to cost in excess of £4 million for mandated renovations including the removal of asbestos," reads a statement from the funding section of the Sussexes' new website.
Their previous residence of Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace could not accommodate their growing family. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose to move to Windsor for various reasons. Here's everything else we know so far about the Windsor home: When Harry and Meghan made their big announcement about stepping back from their roles, they also shared why they chose to move to Windsor in the first place. In a statement, the couple shared that they have "fully covered the necessary renovation costs," and that the cottage "will remain the UK residence of The Duke and his family." Harry and Meghan made good on that promise in early September. This was also later confirmed by a statement from Buckingham Palace, which noted that, "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will continue to use Frogmore Cottage – with the permission of Her Majesty The Queen – as their official residence as they continue to support the Monarchy," reads the funding section of their website. "Frogmore Cottage will continue to be the property of Her Majesty the Queen. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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