King Charles has reportedly shattered Prince Harry's hopes with a bombshell decision, leaving the Duke of Sussex in tears.
The monarch's move involves evicting Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, from their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, in what experts are calling a significant blow to the couple's aspirations.
The rift between father and son deepened as King Charles, following weeks of deliberation, revoked the privilege of the Sussexes' tenancy at Frogmore Cottage, a symbolic gesture that resonates with profound implications. This decision, coming on the heels of Harry's memoir announcement titled 'Spare', has underscored tensions within the royal family.
Sources close to the palace revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were left reeling by the eviction notice, which effectively signals the end of their official ties to the UK.
"The Sussexes are no longer leasing Frogmore Cottage. That privilege has been removed," stated an insider familiar with the matter. "It's over for them in the UK. If they want a residence in the UK, they will have to buy one privately."
The emotional toll of this decision on Prince Harry reportedly runs deep, with royal expert Tom Quinn shedding light on the Duke's reaction. "Harry was absolutely furious and in tears about being evicted from Frogmore – he felt his father had no right to do it and that it was purely vindictive," Quinn disclosed in a candid conversation with The Mirror.
For Prince Harry, the eviction from Frogmore Cottage represents more than just a change of address; it symbolizes a profound rejection from his father and a stark reminder of the consequences of his decision to step back from royal duties. According to Quinn, Harry's interpretation of the eviction as a "cruel rejection" from King Charles III has left him devastated, shattering his dreams of returning to the UK.
Despite their departure from the royal fold in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to grapple with the complexities of their relationship with the monarchy. The decision to evict them from Frogmore Cottage serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges they face in reconciling their royal heritage with their newfound independence.