The final signs of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's occupancy are being removed from Frogmore Cottage in Windsor [1].
This move signals a definitive conclusion to the couple's association with the royal residence, reflecting the ongoing tension between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the British monarchy. The reversal of the renovations underscores the depth of the rift following the couple's departure from senior royal duties.
King Charles III ordered the couple to leave the cottage in 2023 [1]. The current efforts to wipe the traces of their residency include reversing recent renovations to the property [1], [3].
Reports on the cost of the original renovations vary across sources. MSN said the cost was £2.4 million [2], while a Sky News Australia summary cited a figure of $4.5 million [4].
There are also conflicting reports regarding the cost of the current removal and reversal work. Page Six said the cost of the revamp reversal was $2.8 million [1], whereas the Sky News Australia summary estimated the cost at $4.5 million [4].
Frogmore Cottage is located in Windsor, Berkshire, within the United Kingdom [2]. The removal work is taking place this month, three years after the couple was asked to vacate the premises [1]. The decision to undo the modifications follows a period of prolonged royal family feud [1], [2].
“The final signs of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's occupancy are being removed from Frogmore Cottage.”
The physical removal of the Sussexes' influence from Frogmore Cottage serves as a symbolic erasure of their presence within the royal estate. By undoing the renovations, the monarchy is not only reclaiming the property but also signaling that the couple's tenure was a temporary phase that is now being systematically deleted from the official record.
