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The King evicts Harry and his wife from Frogmore!

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lemsip Wed 01-Mar-23 11:52:10

The King has reportedly evicted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Frogmore Cottage, their residence in Windsor. Buckingham Palace let the Duke and www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1740755/royal-family-meghan-markle-prince-harry-frogmore-cottage-king-charles of Susses know about the plan to take away the property from them just days after Harry's tell-all memoir, Spare, was published worldwide, it has been claimed.

MaggsMcG Fri 03-Mar-23 12:40:50

They haven't been evicted as such . They haven't taken up their lease. Its the same as anyone else that makes the decision to not renew their lease. Officially its an eviction. Not sure if I'm happy that Andrew is moving in but then he will be nearer to enable Charles to keep an eye on his shenanigans. He is and was a very silly selfish man, he should have thought of the effects it has had on his family, both his daughters and the rest of the Royals.

abby0950 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:35:33

Most of the newspapers are reporting this. Why should a house sit empty awaiting their arrival. King Charles has done the right thing. They have earned millions of pounds criticising the royal family. They chose to leave, but it appears they wanted it all their way. There are lots of palaces where they can stay should they visit.

Smileless2012 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:35:20

Do you applaud them for the lies they've told SuzyG?

Nodj Fri 03-Mar-23 12:27:26

👏🏻👏🏻

SuzyG Fri 03-Mar-23 12:19:03

Whether Harry and Meghan keep the cottage or not is probably of the least significance to them at the moment, I think.

Since reading ‘Spare’ and watching the videos I feel so sorry that two people could be treated so badly by the press, some of their family, their trusted ‘helpers’ and so many of the public. I admit to some negative feelings toward them in the past but not now. I work on social media and have been appalled at the volume of evil bile I have seen spilled. The Press must take responsibility for fuelling much of the hatred.
I cannot imagine how I would deal with being born into such a situation with basically no escape, whatever you do or wherever you go.
I applaud Harry and Meghan for being brave enough to speak out, although I fear they will never be free of the hatred.

Smileless2012 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:15:28

I'd be impressed if H & M knew what 'the truth' means.

Charles the cruel that's so funny Kelfie and it didn't take much research to expose the lies that H & M have told.

Anniebach Fri 03-Mar-23 12:05:06

M & H and truth !

lemsip Fri 03-Mar-23 12:05:03

Callistemon21

I think the home they live in which is part of the Crown Estate, their 'tied cottage', is modest, Cossy

Anmer Hall is a private residence.

re william and kate.

they currently live in Adelaide cottage windsor which is part of the crown estate!

and yes Anmer hall norfolk is their private residence

Irismarle Fri 03-Mar-23 12:03:02

Brilliant gringringrin

Nannan2 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:02:46

This was in the news 2 or 3 days ago!

Sawsage2 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:02:41

Wonder if King Charles or Camilla is listening to last Ken Bruce today.

Keffie12 Fri 03-Mar-23 12:01:35

Nothing surprises me about Charles the cruel anymore with his ghastly wife behind it all. All this has done is give more proof of what H & M have said.

If anyone really listened and researched properly they would know H & M are telling the truth.

H & M were gifted that property by the Queen as a wedding present. Charles had just removed it. Disgusting.

As far as I'm concerned when the Queen passed the monarchy should have ended.

GoldenAge Fri 03-Mar-23 11:59:17

Harry and Meghan chose to leave the UK whilst still exploiting their royal titles. The idea that they should keep a residence in the UK after declaring their strong intentions to live permanently in the US is just another stamp of privilege gone mad. Harry has made his bed and he should lie on it. As for paying rent and for some refurbishment, he had Frogmore reburbished for Meghan. She chose to move to the US, that was her decision so there's no question of them having to be reimbursed for something that made their lives better at the time. Andrew has no business being housed where he is, and the decision to ask him to vacate his current property for something more modest, especially as he isn't a working royal, is sensible. More of this thinking is required from our new monarch for him to retain credibility. The London Borough of Newham has 20% of its population sleeping on the streets at night.

Callistemon21 Fri 03-Mar-23 11:56:00

Tomrah

I thought this was a gift by the Queen to Prince Harry. I thought you cannot take back a gift?

No, it is not a private residence, it did not belong to the Queen.

It is part of the Crown Estate, the Monarch can lease it to whomever.
The lease is nearly up.

Callistemon21 Fri 03-Mar-23 11:54:14

Murphy52

Castles, palaces, lodges, cottages ,
Meanwhile there are thousands in shop doorways, cardboard boxes, sleeping bags with no choice,

And?

That is down to the Government and funding.

We have to have a Head of State of whatever kind. Other Heads of State have to be entertained.
You could say the same about Chequers, Dorneywood, Chevening. Taxpayers paying for MPs' second homes.

Homeless people need a warm shelter, a place they could look after themselves, not pushed into a draughty old castle.

Tomrah Fri 03-Mar-23 11:53:41

I thought this was a gift by the Queen to Prince Harry. I thought you cannot take back a gift?

Deedaa Fri 03-Mar-23 11:48:00

Whatever you feel about the Royal Family it does seem ridiculous for a large house in a beautiful setting to sit vacant in case two people, who have shown no interest in coming to the UK, should suddenly want to spend the night there. I gather Meghan is upset because they were "safe" at Frogmore which rather contradicts what they said when they left.

Murphy52 Fri 03-Mar-23 11:47:36

Castles, palaces, lodges, cottages ,
Meanwhile there are thousands in shop doorways, cardboard boxes, sleeping bags with no choice,

HannahLoisLuke Fri 03-Mar-23 11:45:11

Smileless2012

Omid Scobie has said that two other members of the RF are appalledhmm. Not named of course so maybe it's Archie and Lillibet, can't think of anyone else it could be.

The York girls? They’re very close to Harry and of course they won’t want their father to be downsized to FC.

Smileless2012 Fri 03-Mar-23 11:42:30

Or 'King makes son and his family homeless' Rosina.

enabenn Fri 03-Mar-23 11:40:13

Why are we wasting time and energy talking about these entitled people when so many people are struggling. Save energy for a more worthy cause.

Rosina Fri 03-Mar-23 11:40:08

Harry and Meghan haven't quite been 'evicted' - they are not living there. I also read yesterday that their lease on the property expires in March and they had been considering whether to renew it. Why fund a house that you have used so rarely - it doesn't make sense. The usual silly hysteria and emotive language is flying about. I'm surprised we haven't had 'King kicks Harry and Meghan out onto the street, Meghan crawls away, sobbing'. Another non story from the media.

HannahLoisLuke Fri 03-Mar-23 11:38:56

Anniebach

Have they paid rent since they left for Canada?

Apparently they paid rent for years in advance so must be due a refund.
I’d rather see Frogmore lived in, even by awful Andrew than standing empty. My guess is that the Prince and Princess of Wales will eventually move into Royal Lodge, they need the space more than Andrew for their young family.
I also think the eviction of the Sussex’s has William’s fingerprints all over it. He looks more bad tempered as he gets older. Has the same permanent scowl as his younger brother, I hope this isn’t down to spite.
I’m still a royalist though 😬

Dillonsgranma Fri 03-Mar-23 11:38:06

Good for Charles. About time the whinger and the ginger were slapped down. Dreadful couple

Annierob Fri 03-Mar-23 11:36:43

Not surprise if this is true. However Harry and Meghan did pay for very expensive renovations and were gifted the lease by the Queen. Also if Harry does not have a residence in UK it does affect his tax affairs and residency in USA. Therefore I expect this will be a shock to them.
However Harry knows ´betraying’ the Royal Family is not a good move but he did it anyway. In previous times he could have been beheaded.
Time for Harry and Meghan to live a normal life.