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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, once called a charming £2.5 million home in the United Kingdom their own, but recent reports reveal that they had to give it up. Sources indicate that the couple leased a property in the picturesque Cotswolds for two years, securing the lease shortly before their wedding in May 2018.
This idyllic Oxfordshire residence, valued at over £2.5 million at the time, became their retreat while they waited for renovations to be completed on Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. A friend close to Harry and Meghan previously shared insights into their life at the Oxfordshire property, stating, “They enjoyed walking their dogs there and hosting their friends in complete privacy.”
Among the notable guests entertained by the couple were Hollywood stars George and Amal Clooney, highlighting the residence’s role as a private sanctuary for the Sussexes. However, their stay at Frogmore Cottage was short-lived. Last summer, the couple was asked to vacate the Windsor home, which had once seemed a permanent fixture in their lives.
Their departure from Frogmore Cottage marked the end of their time in England, as they stepped down from their senior royal roles and relocated to the United States in 2020. In his revealing memoir, Prince Harry reflected on the significance of Frogmore Cottage, writing, “Once upon a time, this was going to be my forever home. Instead, it had proved to be just another brief stop.”
The emotional weight of leaving Frogmore was palpable in his words, underscoring the deep connection he had with the residence. The situation escalated following the publication of Harry’s bombshell memoir, with the Sussexes being formally requested to vacate Frogmore Cottage for good. A representative for the couple confirmed, “We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage.”
Adding to the gravity of the situation, royal biographer Tom Quinn spoke to The Mirror earlier this year, revealing Harry’s emotional response to the eviction. “Harry was absolutely furious and in tears about being evicted from Frogmore,” Quinn said.
“He felt his father had no right to do it and that it was purely vindictive. Harry couldn’t see that choosing to stop being a working royal would inevitably mean being deprived of his royal residence.” As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue their lives in America, the legacy of their time in the UK and the homes they cherished remains a poignant chapter in their ongoing story.
