AceShowbiz - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once called Frogmore Cottage their UK residence after the late Queen gifted them the property as a wedding present in 2018. However, less than two years later, the couple relocated to California, leaving the historic home vacant. Now, plans are underway to undo the extensive modifications made during their occupancy, marking a significant change to the royal estate.

The £2.4million renovations that combined two semi-detached houses into one larger home are expected to be reversed. This will likely see Frogmore Cottage subdivided back into its original dual structure, effectively erasing the physical legacy of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the property. The extensive refurbishment included structural changes such as replacing ceiling beams and floor joists, rewiring electrical systems, and installing new gas and water mains.

Following their departure from the UK, the couple officially lost residency rights in 2023 when King Charles revoked their lease. Since then, Frogmore Cottage has remained empty, with no current occupants. A source familiar with the situation remarked that the property’s emptiness has lasted three years and suggested that removing all traces of the Sussexes might make it more appealing to other members of the royal household.

Interestingly, even Prince Andrew reportedly declined to move into Frogmore Cottage, indicating its current state may not meet the preferences of potential royal occupants. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing regarding how the upcoming renovations will affect the property's future configuration.

Originally, the late Queen presented Frogmore Cottage to the couple as a wedding gift, after which they invested in personalized touches, including a £5,000 copper bathtub and interior decoration by Soho House designer Vicky Charles. The couple also opted for vegan paint, reflecting their lifestyle choices. They moved in shortly before the birth of their son Archie in 2019 but relocated to Canada later that same year, before eventually settling in California.

In 2020, the Sussexes announced their decision to step back from royal duties and leave the UK, marking a significant shift in their relationship with the royal family. Since then, they have no official UK residence, although Prince Harry has expressed interest in returning with his family if security arrangements are reinstated following ongoing Home Office reviews.

Notably, the property is part of Home Park in Windsor, Berkshire, and after the Sussexes vacated, Harry reimbursed the £2.4million refurbishment cost within six months. The reversal of the renovations aims to restore Frogmore Cottage to its pre-Sussex era condition, drawing a line under its recent controversial history.

There have also been reports that Prince Andrew was offered Frogmore Cottage in exchange for surrendering his lease on the nearby 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park during 2023. However, Andrew’s decision to decline moving in leaves the future of Frogmore Cottage uncertain.

As the royal household considers the best use of Frogmore Cottage moving forward, the planned subdivision back into two separate properties signals a clear intent to move away from the modifications associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Whether the restored buildings will be reoccupied by other royals remains to be seen.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Mirror.