Prince Charles’ decision to evict Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their Windsor residence marked a watershed moment in their relationship with the British royal family.
The couple formed by Prince Harry and the American Meghan Markle received “Frogmore Cottage”, a residence in Windsor, as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II. They moved into this listed house in 2019 and resided there until their announced retirement from the British royal family.
In March 2023, King Charles formally expelled Meghan and Harry. A pill that was difficult to swallow for the Duke of Sussex. Royal author Tom Quinn argues: “Harry and Meghan imagined that Frogmore would always be there for them, even if they only returned to the UK for a few weeks a year, and if they no longer worked for the royal family. This assumption says a lot about the fact that King Charles and his son no longer have anything to do with each other.”
The Duke of Sussex’s decision resulted in the couple’s official change of primary residence. Currently living in the United States, they would now be officially residents of the country. This change took place discreetly, as Tom Quinn explains: “The official change of their residence was announced this week, but in fact Harry has been a US resident since June 29, 2023.”
A symbolic date for Harry
March 29, 2023 has particular significance, since it corresponds to the date of the couple’s eviction from their “ex-residence” in the United Kingdom. Tom Quinn explains to the newspaper “The Mirror”, “This date is significant for Harry and demonstrates the profound impact of the King’s decision to expel the Sussexes.”
Harry was absolutely furious and in tears at being kicked out of Frogmore
Charles’ decision felt like a “slap in the face” for Harry, according to Tom Quinn. “Harry was absolutely furious and in tears at being kicked out of Frogmore. He thought his father had no right to do it and that it was purely vindictive.”. The expert adds, “Harry did not understand why leaving his royal duties inevitably meant that he was deprived of his royal residence. Harry took this as a cruel rejection, a painful reminder of everything he felt when his father argued with his mother during their long and painful divorce.
Tom Quinn reveals, as soon as King Charles’ decisions go against Harry’s wishes, the Duke of Sussex feels a deep sense of injustice.
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