Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s eviction from Frogmore Cottage has sparked criticism from a royal expert, who suggests the couple may have believed the property would always be available to them.
Royal author Tom Quinn argues that Harry and Meghan imagined Frogmore would remain their home, even if they only visited the UK for a few weeks each year and were no longer working members of the royal family. Quinn suggests Harry was deeply hurt by his father’s decision to reclaim the five-bedroom home, and may have seen it as a cruel rejection.
Harry’s relationship with King Charles has been strained since he and Meghan announced their intention to step down from their official roles in 2020. Harry detailed his difficult bond with his father and brother, Prince William, in his memoir “Spare,” released two months before the eviction order was issued.
In a further blow to their relationship, Harry recently changed his residential status from the UK to the US, with the change retroactively applied to the date he and Meghan left Frogmore Cottage. Quinn suggests this date holds significance for Harry and indicates how deeply he was affected by the King’s decision.
Quinn believes Harry may have interpreted the eviction as a vindictive act, and that it evoked painful memories of his parents’ divorce. He suggests Harry feels entitled to certain privileges, including security paid for by the British taxpayer and a luxurious UK home, despite his decision to step back from royal duties.
Quinn concludes by characterizing some public perception of Harry as a spoiled brat who behaves like a victim, while Harry sees himself as the eternal victim.
