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. moving forward, Harry and Meghan intend to keep their Windsor home "so that their family will always have a place to call home in the United Kingdom." Previously, it was confirmed that although the Sussexes' will be splitting their time between the UK and the U.S. It is understood that the home will remain the Sussexes' residence in the UK, but that they are delighted to open it up to Eugenie and Jack ahead of their first child's arrival next year. "The Sussexes wanted to be settled in their new home before their baby is born."īut now, following Harry, Meghan, and Archie's move to Los Angeles in early 2020, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank will be moving into the Windsor home. "The couple are now living in Windsor, at the house they have refurbished on the Frogmore Estate," reported ITV at the time. Last year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved out of Kensington Palace and into their new home, Frogmore Cottage, just a few weeks before baby Archie arrived.
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