Frogmore Cottage, the late Queen Elizabeth II's gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is reportedly set to undergo extensive construction. Recent reports indicate plans to revert the home to its original state as two semi-connected properties. However, securing funding for the project has proven challenging. Here is what we know about the matter.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Frogmore Cottage to Undergo Expensive Construction
According to a recent report by The Sun, Frogmore Cottage may be restored to its original design, but the project is still in development, and costs are a significant concern. The initial construction on the house cost EUR 2.4 million, and reversing those changes will require substantial investment.
As of now, no construction work has begun, and planning is underway to determine how to proceed. After Queen Elizabeth II gifted the property to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it was transformed over 12 months into its current state. It was also reported that the couple personally funded many interior design elements.
What Kind of Work Was Done on Frogmore Cottage
Originally, the property consisted of two interconnected homes. However, it underwent a complete transformation costing EUR 2.4 million, which included adding numerous amenities and merging the two homes into a single property. The electrical wiring was completely redone, and new gas and water supply systems were installed. Other additions included a yoga studio, new ceiling beams, and floor joists, among other features.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Allegedly Rejected Living at Frogmore Cottage
The report also claimed that when Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was suggested to move into the property amid discussions about leaving the Royal Lodge, he outright refused. The report stated, “Maybe if they get rid of any trace of Harry and Meghan, then someone within the royal household will fancy it. It would draw the line under Frogmore Cottage's controversial history and return it to the pre-Meghan and Harry era.”
The property has remained empty since 2023, after King Charles evicted Prince Harry following the publication of his memoir, ‘Spare.’ The house is managed under the Sovereign Grant due to the Frogmore House Act 1841.
