Workmen have been spotted carrying out extensive preparations at Frogmore Cottage, the former Windsor home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in what appears to be the beginning of a new chapter for the historic property.
Contractors were seen arriving at the five-bedroom Grade II listed cottage on the Windsor Estate estate early this morning, carrying equipment and materials as they prepared for what sources describe as "significant refurbishment work." The property, which sits within the private Home Park of Windsor Castle, has been largely unoccupied since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to California.
A Royal Residence in Transition
The activity comes amid ongoing speculation about the future use of the property, which was gifted to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth II and underwent a £2.4 million renovation funded by the Sovereign Grant before their departure from royal duties. The refurbishment was later repaid by Harry and Meghan.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing multiple work vehicles and tradespeople entering the gated property, with one local resident noting: "There's definitely something big happening there. They've been coming and going all morning with all sorts of equipment."
What's Next for the Historic Cottage?
While Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped about specific plans for the property, royal commentators suggest the work could signal preparations for new occupants or a change in the cottage's purpose within the royal portfolio.
Frogmore Cottage holds significant historical importance, having been a favourite retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The current activity marks another transition for the property that has seen various royal residents over the centuries.
The timing of the renovations has sparked considerable interest, coming as the Royal Family continues to adapt to changing circumstances and property requirements across their various estates.
