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Queen denied Harry & Meghan Windsor Castle home
20 Jul
Summary
- Queen Elizabeth II reportedly rejected a request for royal residence.
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were instead offered Frogmore Cottage.
- Harry and Meghan cherished their time at Frogmore Cottage.
Queen Elizabeth II purportedly rejected an offer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to reside within Windsor Castle following their 2018 marriage. Royal historian Hugo Vickers claimed the couple sought living quarters at the castle, where the Queen herself resided. Despite potential availability, Vickers suggested it might not have been an appropriate setting for a young family.
As an alternative, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Frogmore Cottage. This move was considered significant, as it involved the Queen relinquishing a degree of her private space. Royal expert Katie Nicholl noted the proximity of the Queen's private garden entrance to the cottage. Prince Harry, in his memoir 'Spare,' shared fond memories of Frogmore Cottage, stating it felt like their destined home from the outset.
