King Charles’ latest move against Prince Harry has sparked debate, with royal experts deeming it “permanent consequences.”
It appears amid reports that the $3 million renovation of Frogmore Cottage could soon be cleared. The plans announced by the 77-year-old are seen as another sign that the monarchy has definitively moved away from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
“It makes it clear that once someone leaves office there are permanent consequences,” said British royal family expert Hilary Fordwich.
“There is no reason to preserve anything from the Sussex chapter. Given all the damage done to the royal family, especially with the publication of ‘Spare’,” she said. Fox News Digital.
“This renovation is a clear indication that its position of non-tolerance prevails,” she added.
Reacting to the reports, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said: “Giving Frogmore Cottage, along with the other Crown Estate properties, a new purpose within the royal estate is a positive way forward. Additionally, it is Harry and Meghan’s decision to abandon their royal duties and move to the United States.”
Another royal commentator, Amanda Matta, believes that the royal family seems far more concerned with making good use of an empty house than sending a clear message that Harry and Meghan are done for good.
Matta continued: “I don’t see any compelling evidence that this is an attempt to erase Harry and Meghan.”
She continued: “The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even rented to staff, rather than displays of opulence. Homes are regularly reconfigured based on who needs them and how they are used.”
“If there was a symbolic rift between the Sussexes and the royal family, it’s fair to say that it happened when Harry and Meghan lost Frogmore Cottage as their UK residence,” Matta said.
The expert explains: “This redevelopment which took place a few years later looks more like a consequence of this decision than a further escalation of it.”
“We don’t know if King Charles is personally leading the decisions here, but these choices could nevertheless indicate what the institution has decided about its future.
Frogmore was initially intended to support the Sussexes as working members of the royal family. If it is no longer necessary for this purpose, it could indicate the extent to which the monarchy considers this chapter closed. »
Reacting to the growing rumors, royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner said: “Frogmore Cottage was Harry and Meghan’s forever home after spending millions renovating the design to suit their tastes and needs.”
“The latest rumors that Frogmore could be restored to its original design is what we call a boost for the couple.”
“In my opinion, I feel like there is a power struggle between Charles and William,” he said.
The commenter continued: “Charles, I feel, in his heart, he wants Harry, Meghan and their children to be together in England.”
However, Matta hopes peace talks can soon take place between the monarch and his own, saying: “I would never rule out the possibility of an invitation to Balmoral or Sandringham.”
“I don’t think that door is closed, and the fate of Frogmore Cottage doesn’t necessarily play into this saga. One is at this point about private family ties; the other is part of the literal framework of the institution.”
“I think the two concerns have been firmly separated,” she said.
“King Charles may simultaneously be open to personal reconciliation while the monarchy makes it clear that Harry and Meghan no longer hold an active role in it.”
