You'll Never Guess Where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Moving Next
It’s a move to the suburbs for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry! Kensington Palace has confirmed that, early next year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be moving to Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of the Windsor Castle as they prepare for the birth of their child. And if Windsor sounds familiar, it’s not because you’re having déjà vu: The castle is where Meghan and Harry were married earlier this year—and the two actually had their second reception on the larger Frogmore House grounds.
The palace’s statement also went on to say, “Windsor is a very special place for Their Royal Highnesses and they are grateful that their official residence will be on the estate.”
Once renovations on the Frogmore Cottage are completed, it is reported that it will be a 10-bedroom home with both a gym and a yoga studio. It also happens to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite homes: It’s surrounded by the horse country where she rode in her youth. If Frogmore sounds like a bit of a strange name, it comes from, well, the many frogs in the area, which surrounds the marshy area near the River Thames. Meghan and Harry will also keep Cotswolds house as their vacation home.
Since their engagement, Meghan and Harry have resided in the Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace, alongside Kate Middleton and Prince William. It was long rumored that they would move into Kensington Palace’s Apartment 1, which is currently undergoing renovations. The news that Meghan and Harry will be moving to Windsor, instead of staying in central London, comes on the heels of reports that Harry and William would have separate courts in the future, instead of using Kensington Palace as a joint office for them.
A royal source told The Sun that one of the reasons for the move was that “there has been a bit of tension between the brothers.” Sigh.
Potential palace tea aside, one thing’s clear: With the upcoming birth of their first child, Meghan and Harry seem to be moving at a great time for them to nest in—and get a little more precious sleep—before their junior royal arrives.
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