Prince Harry and Meghan wanted Windsor Castle but were given Frogmore, new book claims
dailyrecord.co.ukPrince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to move to Windsor Castle but were given Frogmore Cottage instead, a new book has claimed.During their relocation from Kensington Palace, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly wanted a suite of apartments at the royal residence.
But according to Lady Elizabeth Anson, who was a close friend of the Queen and died in 2020, the monarch made the "generous gesture" of giving them the cottage instead, writes The Mirror.She described the home in Windsor as a "big deal" to the Queen, who reportedly said: "I hope they'll respect it." The claim was made in 'The New Royals', a book written by Katie Nicholls, which explores the relationships between Harry, Meghan, William, Kate and the newly crowned King Charles III over the years.In an extract published by the MailOnline, Lady Elizabeth is quoted as saying: "The cottage was a big deal.
The Queen's entrance into the gardens is right next to their cottage. It is essentially her back yard, her solitude, and her privacy."She was giving that up in gifting Harry and Meghan Frogmore Cottage.
We all thought it was very big of her. She said, 'I hope they'll respect it.' "The latest claims come as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to California following the Queen's funeral.
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