Meghan Markle's Unexpected Reaction to Her First Royal Home Revealed
Nottingham Cottage, a charming two-bedroom residence nestled within the grounds of **Kensington Palace**, holds special significance as the first home shared by **Prince Harry** and Meghan Markle.
Previously occupied by **Prince William** and **Princess Kate**, Nottingham Cottage also served as a temporary residence for **Prince George** following his birth. Prince Harry moved into the cottage in 2013, and it was there that he proposed to Meghan. However, according to royal author **Tom Quinn**, as reported by *The Mirror*, Meghan was surprisingly unimpressed with their first royal home, finding it too small and symbolic of the royal family's lack of regard for Harry.
A member of the **palace staff**, who regularly assisted at Nottingham Cottage, provided insights into Meghan's perspective. They noted that Meghan struggled to connect with the royal family's values, which emphasize humility and simplicity over luxury and material possessions.
Quinn elaborated: *"A rather beautiful house within the grounds of a famous palace hardly seemed to Harry the equivalent of living in a shed at the bottom of the garden. But for Meghan, things were more complex. She saw Kate and William living just a few yards away in Kensington Palace itself, surrounded by teams of live-in staff."*
Nottingham Cottage has been a topic of discussion in royal circles multiple times. In his explosive memoir, **"Spare,"** Prince Harry candidly wrote: *"I was excited to welcome Meg to my home, but also embarrassed. Nott Cott was no palace."*
Before the birth of their first child, **Archie**, Harry and Meghan relocated from Nottingham Cottage to **Frogmore Cottage** in 2019. This residence, a gift from the late **Queen Elizabeth II**, is located on the picturesque grounds of **Windsor Castle**.
Despite the upgrade, reports suggest that Meghan was once again dissatisfied with their living situation. Allegedly, she made a special request to the Queen regarding their accommodations—a request that was reportedly deemed "inappropriate" by the monarch.
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