Plans are underway to reverse the £2.4 million renovations carried out for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, the couple's former marital residence. The property, which was converted from two semi-detached houses into a single larger family home, had been gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding present in 2018.

The extensive refurbishment, which took nearly a year to complete, included structural work such as replacing ceiling beams and floor joists, rewiring electrical systems, and installing new gas and water mains. The Sussexes also personally funded interior enhancements, including fixtures and fittings like a £5,000 copper bathtub and decoration overseen by Soho House designer Vicky Charles, who used vegan paint. The couple moved into Frogmore Cottage shortly before the birth of their son Archie in 2019.

However, following their decision to step down as working members of the royal family in early 2020, Harry and Meghan relocated to North America, initially Canada, and subsequently California. Harry repaid the £2.4 million refurbishment costs six months after their departure from royal duties. The couple was formally evicted from the property in 2023, weeks after the publication of Harry’s memoir *Spare*.

Since their eviction, Frogmore Cottage has remained unoccupied for three years. Discussions are ongoing about how best to manage the property going forward, with one possibility under consideration being the subdivision of the house back into its original configuration of two separate dwellings. Sources indicate that any such work would require significant and costly renovations to restore the property to its state prior to the Sussexes’ occupancy.

Owned by the Crown Estate, Frogmore Cottage has attracted attention within the royal household. One insider noted that Prince Andrew, amid discussions related to his move from Royal Lodge, declined the option to occupy Frogmore, citing its condition as unsuitable. The same source suggested that removing the visible alterations associated with Harry and Meghan might encourage another member of the royal family to take residence, effectively closing a contentious chapter in the property’s recent history.

Despite no construction having yet commenced, assessments are reportedly ongoing to determine the feasibility of reversing the comprehensive changes made during the Sussexes’ tenure. Meanwhile, Prince Harry has expressed an interest in returning to the United Kingdom with Meghan and their children, Lilibet, four, and Archie, seven, contingent upon the reinstatement of his UK security detail, which is currently under review by the Home Office.

The Sussex family used Frogmore Cottage during significant family occasions, including the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and her funeral in 2022, underscoring the property's continuing symbolic significance amid evolving royal relationships.