Harry and Meghan news – latest: Sussexes’ titles should be stripped after eviction, Piers Morgan says

Following the news of King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence, Piers Morgan has demanded that Harry and Meghan should also be stripped of their royal titles.

Prince Harry “provoked” his father King Charles III into evicting he and his wife Meghan Markle from their royal residence of Frogmore Cottage, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Sussexes confirmed they have been asked to vacate the residence handed to them by the late Queen after their marriage in 2018, and are said now said to be making arrangements to have their remaining belongings shipped from the 10-bedroom royal residence to California.

Instead, Prince Andrew has reportedly been offered the keys to Frogmore Cottage, but the Duke of York is claimed to be “resisting” calls to downsize from the Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he has lived for more than 20 years and shares with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Referencing Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare, royal expert Tom Bower told Page Six: “Harry and Meghan provoked him [King Charles] with Harry’s disgraceful book and the interviews he gave.”

A friend of the Duchess of Sussex was quoted as telling The Sun, which first reported the claims, that the Sussexes were “stunned” by the development, saying: “It all feels very final and like a cruel punishment.

Key Points

• Prince Harry ‘provoked’ King Charles into Frogmore Cottage ‘eviction’, claims expert

• Duke and Duchess of Sussex ‘stunned’ by request to vacate Frogmore Cottage

• Prince Andrew ‘resisting’ calls to downsize, insider claims

• Sussexes confirm they have been asked to move out of royal residence

Piers Morgan says Meghan and Harry’s royal titles should be stripped after Frogmore eviction

06:39 , Peony Hirwani

Following the news of King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence, Piers Morgan has demanded that Harry and Meghan should also be stripped of their royal titles.

Writing in The Sun, Piers Morgan said: “There comes a point in every such dispute when a line must be drawn in the sand. And for [King] Charles, that line came in the shape of Harry’s tell-all book Spare which dumped a Grand Canyon-sized load of rotten, stinking manure over his family.”

He added: “If one of my three sons publicly repeatedly trashed our family in the way Harry’s trashed his, they wouldn’t be getting the ash from my annual Christmas Day cigar, let alone a luxury home.”

Morgan says the King must refuse to invite Harry and Meghan to his coronation in May, and then fully stripping them of their royal titles.

Morgan said: “They’ve made their backstabbing, fork-tongued beds in their California mansion, and they can continue lying in them. In every sense.”

Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row

06:25 , Peony Hirwani

The Grade II-listed Frogmore Cottage has been part of the royal family’s property portfolio since the 19^th century.

Over the years, various members of the royal family have lived in the 10-bedroom house, which was first built as a retreat for Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, in 1801.

It is currently known for being the first marital home and UK residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row

Cottage which Meghan and Harry must ‘vacate’ has royal links going back to 1680

06:05 , Peony Hirwani

The Frogmore Cottage is a Grade II listed two-storey, stucco-faced house sitting in the north of the Frogmore Estate on the Windsor Estate.

The estate is a beautiful 17th-century manor that has been a royal residence since 1792, which was where Harry and Meghan had their evening reception after their wedding in May 2018.

Owned by the Crown Estate, it was a gift from Harry’s grandmother, the late Queen, and had been the couple’s UK home.

The house was built from 1680 to 1684 by Charles II’s architect, Hugh May, on the estates of Great and Little Frogmore, which were bought by Henry VIII in the 16th century and led to various tenants.

Frogmore House was repaired, restored, and redecorated in the 1980s, revealing lost early 18th-century wall paintings by Louis Laguerre illustrating scenes from Virgil’s Aeneid.

In 2019, royal accounts revealed that Meghan and Harry paid £2.4 million to cover the refurbishment and rental of Frogmore Cottage.

The bill included structural work, rewiring, and flooring, among other costs.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm that they’ve been asked to leave their UK home

05:46 , Peony Hirwani

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed that they’ve been asked to leave their UK home, Frogmore Cottage.

“We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage,” a spokesperson for the couple said in a statement.

It is not known if the request for the couple to vacate will affect their chances of being invited to the King’s coronation this spring.

Amber Raiken reports:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle respond to Frogmore Cottage reports

Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to ‘vacate’ their UK home

05:20 , Joe Middleton

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

04:20 , Joe Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been left “stunned”, sources claim, by reported plans to move Prince Andrew into their former UK home, Frogmore Cottage.

The couple are said to be making arrangements to have their remaining belongings shipped from the royal residence to their home in Califonia after being “evicted” by King Charles III.

The 10-bedroom house in Home Park, Windsor, was gifted to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth II after they married in 2018.

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not reaction to Spare, expert says

04:01 , Peony Hirwani

A royal expert has told The Independent that it is “impossible to believe this isn’t” the monarch reacting to his youngest son’s controversial memoir Spare, which was released in January.

RS Locke, a freelance writer and royal commentator, pointed to reports that Harry and Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage “within days of the book’s release”.

She said that in her opinion: “Evicting the Sussex family from Frogmore Cottage is transparently punitive and King Charles wanted the couple and the public to know it.”

Nigel Cawthorne, who authored the 2020 book Prince Andrew: Epstein, Maxwell and The Palace, added that the King’s move signals that he “clearly… does not want Harry and Meghan coming back to this country”.

Read more:

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare, royal expert says

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation, royal expert says

03:20 , Joe Middleton

If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were to decide not to attend King Charles III and the Queen Consort’s coronation this spring, it would “cast a shadow” over the celebrations, a royal commentator has predicted.

Speculation over whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will fly to the UK to attend the ceremony has increased after it emerged that they were asked to “vacate” their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage.

It is not known if the Sussexes will receive an invitation to the coronation, although this is expected. However, the King’s decision to request that they move out of Frogmore Cottage and offer the keys to the Duke York instead has reportedly “stunned” the couple.

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation

Ripped boxer shorts, cheese toasties and elephant reincarnation: 15 bizarre facts revealed by Prince Harry

02:20 , Joe Middleton

The Duke of Sussex surprised viewers of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when he turned up for the “Colbert Questionert” segment of the TV show on Tuesday night (28 February).

In a rare public appearance, Prince Harry answered 15 questions from Colbert that the host has previously asked other celebrity guests.

It marked his first TV interview since a recent episode of South Park mocked him and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry says he wants to be reincarnated as an elephant

Voices | A house divided cannot stand – not even the House of Windsor

01:20 , Joe Middleton

In his latest column for Independent Voices, our associate editor Sean O’Grady writes:

The House of Windsor has always had its colourful characters we lived to love or hate: the saintly, hunted Diana; Princess Margaret, the haughty yet ageing wild child; the Queen Mum’s pink chiffon teamed with a steely edge.

The evolving trend in recent years is more insidious though, with ever more bitter tribes forming, getting indescribably angry about the behaviour of people they will never, ever meet.

I’ve a feeling that the unifying power of the institution has been slowly ebbing away without anyone much noticing, distracted as folk are by the stories of betrayals, family divides and literally violent sibling rivalry.

A house divided cannot stand. Not even the House of Windsor.

Are Harry and Meghan even less popular than Prince Andrew? | Sean O’Grady

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

00:20 , Joe Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been left “stunned”, sources claim, by reported plans to move Prince Andrew into their former UK home, Frogmore Cottage.

The couple are said to be making arrangements to have their remaining belongings shipped from the royal residence to their home in Califonia after being “evicted” by King Charles III.

The 10-bedroom house in Home Park, Windsor, was gifted to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth II after they married in 2018.

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

Prince Andrew ‘resisting’ move into Frogmore Cottage

Thursday 2 March 2023 23:20 , Joe Middleton

The Duke of York is said to be “resisting” the King’s wishes for him to move out of his current residence and into Frogmore Cottage, the now-former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Andrew has lived in the Royal Lodge, located three miles south of Windsor Castle, since 2004. He resides in the 30-room mansion with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

But it was recently revealed that King Charles III has requested Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “vacate” Frogmore Cottage, with the monarch reportedly offering the keys to Andrew instead.

Prince Andrew ‘resisting’ move into Frogmore Cottage

Frogmore Cottage: Harry and Meghan asked to ‘vacate’ their UK home

Thursday 2 March 2023 22:20 , Joe Middleton

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation, royal expert says

Thursday 2 March 2023 21:20 , Joe Middleton

If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were to decide not to attend King Charles III and the Queen Consort’s coronation this spring, it would “cast a shadow” over the celebrations, a royal commentator has predicted.

Speculation over whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will fly to the UK to attend the ceremony has increased after it emerged that they were asked to “vacate” their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage.

It is not known if the Sussexes will receive an invitation to the coronation, although this is expected. However, the King’s decision to request that they move out of Frogmore Cottage and offer the keys to the Duke York instead has reportedly “stunned” the couple.

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation

Inside Royal Lodge: The 30-room mansion Prince Andrew may have to vacate for Frogmore Cottage

Thursday 2 March 2023 20:20 , Joe Middleton

The Duke of York has resided in the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park for nearly 20 years, but reports suggest his time there may be coming to an end.

Prince Andrew first moved into the vast property in 2004 and made it his family home. He lives there with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

But it has now been reported that he may have to move out of Royal Lodge, as his brother the King may cut his £249,000 annual allowance.

Inside Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion Prince Andrew may have to vacate

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not reaction to Spare, expert says

Thursday 2 March 2023 19:20 , Joe Middleton

King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence cannot be seen as anything other than a reaction to the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, a royal expert has said.

A representative for the Sussexes confirmed on Wednesday night (1 March) that Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave Frogmore Cottage, which was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II after their wedding in 2018.

It has been reported that the King has instead offered the keys to the 10-bedroom property to the disgraced Duke of York, a move that sources say have “stunned” the Sussexes.

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare, royal expert says

ICYMI: Prince Harry ‘provoked’ King Charles into Frogmore Cottage ‘eviction’, claims royal expert

Thursday 2 March 2023 18:19 , Joe Middleton

Prince Harry “provoked” his father King Charles into evicting he and his wife Meghan Markle from Frogmore Cottage, a royal expert has claimed.

“Harry and Meghan provoked him [King Charles] with Harry’s disgraceful book and the interviews he gave,” Tom Bower told Page Six, referring to Harry’s memoir, Spare.

“I mean what did he expect?” the author said. “Harry wanted the royal family to come on bended knee begging for forgiveness and he’s completely crossed the spectrum, he’s in the mad wilderness of deranged victimhood.”

Voices | A house divided cannot stand – not even the House of Windsor

Thursday 2 March 2023 17:41 , Joe Middleton

In his latest column for Independent Voices, our associate editor Sean O’Grady writes:

The House of Windsor has always had its colourful characters we lived to love or hate: the saintly, hunted Diana; Princess Margaret, the haughty yet ageing wild child; the Queen Mum’s pink chiffon teamed with a steely edge.

The evolving trend in recent years is more insidious though, with ever more bitter tribes forming, getting indescribably angry about the behaviour of people they will never, ever meet.

I’ve a feeling that the unifying power of the institution has been slowly ebbing away without anyone much noticing, distracted as folk are by the stories of betrayals, family divides and literally violent sibling rivalry.

A house divided cannot stand. Not even the House of Windsor.

Are Harry and Meghan even less popular than Prince Andrew? | Sean O’Grady

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation, royal expert says

Thursday 2 March 2023 16:44 , Joe Middleton

If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were to decide not to attend King Charles III and the Queen Consort’s coronation this spring, it would “cast a shadow” over the celebrations, a royal commentator has predicted.

Speculation over whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will fly to the UK to attend the ceremony has increased after it emerged that they were asked to “vacate” their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage.

It is not known if the Sussexes will receive an invitation to the coronation, although this is expected. However, the King’s decision to request that they move out of Frogmore Cottage and offer the keys to the Duke York instead has reportedly “stunned” the couple.

Kate Ng reports.

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation

Inside Royal Lodge: The 30-room mansion Prince Andrew may have to vacate for Frogmore Cottage

Thursday 2 March 2023 15:28 , Joe Middleton

The Duke of York has resided in the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park for nearly 20 years, but reports suggest his time there may be coming to an end.

Prince Andrew first moved into the vast property in 2004 and made it his family home. He lives there with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

But it has now been reported that he may have to move out of Royal Lodge, as his brother the King may cut his £249,000 annual allowance.

Kate Ng has the latest.

Inside Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion Prince Andrew may have to vacate

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not reaction to Spare, expert says

Thursday 2 March 2023 14:38 , Joe Middleton

King Charles III’s decision to request the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to “vacate” their UK residence cannot be seen as anything other than a reaction to the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, a royal expert has said.

A representative for the Sussexes confirmed on Wednesday night (1 March) that Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to leave Frogmore Cottage, which was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II after their wedding in 2018.

It has been reported that the King has instead offered the keys to the 10-bedroom property to the disgraced Duke of York, a move that sources say have “stunned” the Sussexes.

Kate Ng has the details.

‘Impossible’ that Frogmore Cottage eviction not linked to Spare, royal expert says

ICYMI: Sussexes ‘stunned’ by plans to move Prince Andrew into their former home

Thursday 2 March 2023 14:02 , Joe Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been left “stunned” by reported plans to move Prince Andrew into their former UK home, sources claim.

Sources allegedly close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have claimed the couple are “stunned” by the decision, which comes shortly after the release of the duke’s controversial memoir Spare, and ahead of Charles and Camilla’s coronation in May.

Roisin O’Connor has the details.

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

Voices | A house divided cannot stand – not even the House of Windsor

Thursday 2 March 2023 13:04 , Andy Gregory

In his latest column for Independent Voices, our associate editor Sean O’Grady writes:

The House of Windsor has always had its colourful characters we lived to love or hate: the saintly, hunted Diana; Princess Margaret, the haughty yet ageing wild child; the Queen Mum’s pink chiffon teamed with a steely edge.

The evolving trend in recent years is more insidious though, with ever more bitter tribes forming, getting indescribably angry about the behaviour of people they will never, ever meet.

I’ve a feeling that the unifying power of the institution has been slowly ebbing away without anyone much noticing, distracted as folk are by the stories of betrayals, family divides and literally violent sibling rivalry.

A house divided cannot stand. Not even the House of Windsor.

You can read his thinking in full here:

Are Harry and Meghan even less popular than Prince Andrew? | Sean O’Grady

Prince Harry ‘provoked’ King Charles into Frogmore Cottage ‘eviction’, claims royal expert

Thursday 2 March 2023 11:37 , Andy Gregory

Prince Harry “provoked” his father King Charles into evicting he and his wife Meghan Markle from Frogmore Cottage, a royal expert has claimed.

“Harry and Meghan provoked him [King Charles] with Harry’s disgraceful book and the interviews he gave,” Tom Bower told Page Six, referring to Harry’s memoir, Spare.

“I mean what did he expect?” the author said. “Harry wanted the royal family to come on bended knee begging for forgiveness and he’s completely crossed the spectrum, he’s in the mad wilderness of deranged victimhood.”

Prince Andrew ‘told friends he could have to move out if allowance cut’

Thursday 2 March 2023 11:08 , Andy Gregory

Prince Andrew is reported to have recently told friends he might have to move out of the 98-acre Royal Lodge estate if the King cuts his royal allowance, reports my colleague Kate Ng.

He is expected to have his £249,000 annual allowance cut from April, but has reportedly said this would leave him struggling to cover the cost of maintenance for Royal Lodge.

Prince Andrew has lived in the 30-room Royal Lodge, located three miles south of Windsor Castle, since 2004, having signed a 75-year lease for £1m on the property, which was formerly home to the Queen Mother until her death in 2002.

He has spent around £7.5m repairing and renovating the property. It has been reported that the estate could now be worth £30m if it were to put on the market.

Prince Andrew ‘resisting’ move out of Royal Lodge and into Frogmore Cottage

Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row

Thursday 2 March 2023 10:29 , Andy Gregory

The Grade II-listed Frogmore Cottage has been part of the royal family’s property portfolio since the 19th century.

Over the years, various members of the royal family have lived in the 10-bedroom house, which was first built as a retreat for Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, in 1801.

It is currently known for being the first marital home and UK residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

My colleague Kate Ng has more on the royal residence here:

Inside Frogmore Cottage, the residence at the centre of a new royal row

Harry and Meghan spent £2.4m renovating cottage

Thursday 2 March 2023 10:12 , Andy Gregory

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have carried out renovations on Frogmore cottage using £2.4m of taxpayer’s money since they were handed the keys to the property by the late Queen in 2018.

But the couple have since paid it back in full by making a contribution to the Sovereign Grant.

Members of royal family ‘appalled’ by Frogmore Cottage news

Thursday 2 March 2023 09:55 , Andy Gregory

At least two members of the royal family are also “appalled” by the developments around Frogmore Cottage, Yahoo News reports.

“It all feels very final and like a cruel punishment,” a friend of the Sussexes told The Sun. “It’s like [the family] want to cut them out of the picture for good.”

Prince Andrew ‘resisting’ calls to move into Frogmore Cottage, insider claims

Thursday 2 March 2023 09:47 , Andy Gregory

Prince Andrew is “resisting” calls for him to move into Frogmore Cottage, an insider has told The Sun.

The Duke of York was reportedly offered the keys to the royal residence last week, but according to the paper is “resolute” that he wants to remain at Royal Lodge, where he has lived for more than 20 years and shares with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Sussexes ‘stunned’ by plans to move Prince Andrew into their former home

Thursday 2 March 2023 09:42 , Andy Gregory

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been left “stunned” by reported plans to move Prince Andrew into their former UK home, sources claim.

Sources allegedly close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have claimed the couple are “stunned” by the decision, which comes shortly after the release of the duke’s controversial memoir Spare, and ahead of Charles and Camilla’s coronation in May.

My colleague Roisin O’Connor has the full report:

Harry and Meghan ‘stunned’ by plans ‘to move Prince Andrew into Frogmore Cottage’

Sussexes confirm they have been asked to move out of Frogmore Cottage

Thursday 2 March 2023 09:39 , Andy Gregory

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed that they have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage, the residence they were given by the late Queen following their marriage in 2018.

“We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage,” a spokesperson for the couple said in a statement issued late on Wednesday.

My colleague Amber Raiken has more details here:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle respond to Frogmore Cottage reports

Thursday 2 March 2023 09:35 , Andy Gregory

Good morning, and welcome to The Independent’s live blog following reports that Prince Andrew has been offered the keys to Frogmore Cottage, the property formerly inhabited by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.