In a surprising twist, it appears that the couple may need to negotiate a private deal with none other than King Charles himself if they wish to stay in any royal residences during their visits to the UK.
After their final belongings were shipped to California and the keys to Frogmore Cottage were returned, Harry and Meghan find themselves without a UK base.
It seems they narrowly missed their deadline, leaving them in a bit of a predicament for their future visits to the country. With a renewed focus on tightening spending, it's likely that they'll have to rely on hotels and the generosity of friends if they want a place to stay.
Back in January, just days after Harry's memoir was published, the couple received an eviction notice for Frogmore Cottage. This charming cottage, gifted to them by Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present, is now set to be rented out. Speculation is rife about whether Prince Andrew will move into the nearby Royal Lodge, leaving Harry and Meghan without a place to call their own in the UK.
Frogmore Cottage, which underwent a 2.4 million pound makeover courtesy of the Sussexes, is unlikely to remain vacant for long. Insiders suggest that it will be quickly snapped up by someone else within the royal firm.
If Harry and Meghan want to have their own residence in the future, they will have to come to a private agreement with King Charles himself. It seems that even the privileged position they once enjoyed as senior royals is slipping away. However, let's not forget about the financial aspect.
The cost of the renovations at Frogmore Cottage was repaid by Prince Harry to the taxpayers. With the scrutiny on royal spending, it's no surprise that any future accommodations would come with a price tag for the Sussexes. They'll have to dig deep into their own pockets if they want to maintain their royal connections.
Reports suggest that the couple is actually okay with this decision and have adopted an "it is what it is" approach. They have acknowledged the privilege of having homes both in the UK and the US but have accepted that it's just not going to work for them anymore. It's a significant shift considering Frogmore was once a gift from Her Majesty herself, but they seem to have come to terms with it.
Meanwhile, adding to the drama, there has been a delay in the release of the new book by Omid Scobie, Harry and Meghan's unofficial spokesperson. Scobie's book, titled "The End Game," promises a penetrating investigation into the royal family's fight for survival.
The publication date has been pushed back three months, leading to concerns that Scobie might sensationalize every aspect of the family's rift. However, there are doubts about the credibility of his sources, as no reputable royal source would talk to Scobie. Given Scobie's previous book, "Finding Freedom," co-written with Carolyn Durand, which the Sussexes were found to have cooperated with, despite their denials, there are questions about the trustworthiness of this new work.
It seems that "End Game" is simply an attempt to capitalize on the rift between the Sussexes and the royal family rather than a serious exploration of the situation. Many are skeptical and won't take it seriously, considering the bias that may come from the Sussexes' corner.
