Meghan Markle’s living request ‘firmly rejected’ by Queen

Meghan Markle’s living request ‘firmly rejected’ by Queen who deemed it ‘inappropriate’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their sights set on another residence other than Frogmore Cottage, according to reports.

MEGHAN MARKLE QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Meghan Markle’s wish to live in a specific residence within Windsor was reportedly met with a “firm” rejection from the late Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it “inappropriate”.

Windsor Castle, boasting nearly 1,000 years of history as a royal residence, has seen generations of the Royal Family call it home.

Over the years, the Queen bestowed various homes on the estate to family members as gifts, including Windsor Castle’s monarchs, Prince Philip, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prince Andrew with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

One such residence is Frogmore Cottage, a picturesque residence gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following their wedding in 2018. However, the reportedly couple had their sights set on a different property.

According to OK!, Harry and Meghan expressed interest in residing within the Castle itself and inquired about the availability of living quarters post-marriage. However, the Queen reportedly “politely but firmly suggested” that Frogmore Cottage, situated nearby, would be more suitable.

General Views Of Frogmore Cottage

Further insight into the late Queen’s decision to bestow Frogmore Cottage upon her grandson and his wife was provided by royal expert Katie Nicholl’s book, The New Royals.

Nicholl wrote about a conversation with the late Lady Elizabeth Anson, who passed away in 2020, where she revealed the Queen regarded the Windsor home as a “big deal” and hoped Harry and Meghan would “respect” her generosity.

Lady Elizabeth reportedly said: “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.'”

Prince George, Princess Charlotte And Prince Louis Start Lambrook School

Trending

Before settling on Frogmore, several other homes in Windsor were considered as potential residences for the couple, including Adelaide Cottage, now occupied by The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Adelaide Cottage, nestled within the private 655-acre royal grounds, served as a retreat for Queen Adelaide, wife of William IV. Its rich history includes being a beloved residence of Queen Victoria.

Renovated in 2015, Adelaide Cottage boasts intricate decorations, including a master bedroom ceiling with gilded dolphins and rope designs. It has hosted numerous royal guests and courtiers, including Simon Rhodes, son of the late Queen’s cousin Margaret Rhodes, who received assistance from the Queen in relocating his family to the UK.

Related Posts

Piers Morgan’s son shares reason why dad threatened to ‘cut him out of his will’

Piers Morgan’s son Spencer followed in his dad’s footsteps and became a journalist himself but there’s one career move Piers has told his son not to make…

Springwatch host Michaela Strachan blames BBC licence fee on show’s axe

Michaela Strachan spoke out on the reasons behind axing popular BBC series Autumnwatch on Friday’s Loose Women Michaela Strachan joined Loose Women on Friday to talk about…

Emmerdale star Danny Miller hits back at trolls after wife breastfed baby on live TV

Emmerdale’s Danny Miller has hit back at trolls after they slammed his wife Steph for breastfeeding their baby during the family’s appearance on Loose Women Emmerdale star Danny Miller has…

Coleen Nolan’s ‘new boyfriend’ is her Tinder ex – and she’s ‘never been happier’

Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan split with her beau Michael Jones in April 2022, but after meeting on Tinder three months earlier, the pair are now giving…

Louis Tomlinson says Dan Walker ‘lacked all empathy’ after awkward BBC Breakfast row

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has opened up on Steven Bartlett’s podcast about coping with his sister and mum’s death Louis Tomlinson has spoken out about the Dan…

A Place In The Sun’s Laura Hamilton reveals ‘juggling’ hectic TV work and co-parenting

Presenter Laura Hamilton has risen to fame through her TV career hosting A Place In The Sun for the last 13 years and now finds herself juggling…