King Charles’ latest move against Prince Harry has sparked debate, with royal experts calling it “permanent consequences.”
It comes amid reports that the $3 million redevelopment of Frogmore Cottage could soon be scrapped. The 77-year-old’s plans are being taken as another sign that the monarchy has permanently distanced itself from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
“This clearly indicates that once someone derelicts their duty, there are permanent consequences,” said British royal expert Hilary Fordwich.
“There is no reason to preserve anything from the Sussex chapter. Given all the damage to the royal family, particularly with the publication of ‘Spare,'” he said. Fox News Digital.
“This renewal is a clear indication that their position of non-tolerance prevails,” he added.
Reacting to the reports, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said: “Giving Frogmore Cottage, along with the other Crown Estate properties, a new purpose within the royal estate is a positive way forward. Furthermore, it was Harry and Meghan’s decision to abandon their royal duties and move to the United States.”
Another royal commentator, Amanda Matta, believes the royals seem far more concerned with putting an empty house to good use than sending a direct message that Harry and Meghan have been eliminated for good.
Matta continued: “I see no compelling evidence that this is an attempt to erase Harry and Meghan.”
He continued: “The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even rented to staff, rather than displays of opulence. Houses are periodically reconfigured depending on who needs them and how they are used.”
“If there was a symbolic break between the Sussexes and the royal family, it is fair to say that it occurred when Harry and Meghan lost Frogmore Cottage as their UK residence,” Matta said.
The expert explained: “This remodeling that occurred several years later seems more a consequence of that decision than a new escalation of it.”
“We don’t know if King Charles is personally driving the decisions here, but those elections could still indicate what the institution has decided about its future.
Frogmore was originally intended to support the Sussexes as working members of the royal family. “If it is no longer needed for that purpose, that could indicate how strongly the monarchy views that chapter as closed.”
Reacting to the growing rumours, royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner claimed: “Frogmore Cottage was Harry and Meghan’s permanent home after they spent millions renovating the design to their tastes and needs.”
“The latest rumors that Frogmore could be restored to its original design are what we call a shot in the arm for the couple.”
“In my opinion, I feel like there’s a power struggle between Charles and William,” he said.
The commenter continued: “I feel like Charles, in his heart, wants Harry, Meghan and their children to be together again in England.”
However, Matta is hopeful that peace talks can soon take place between the monarch and his people: “I would never rule out the possibility of an invitation to Balmoral or Sandringham.”
“I don’t think that door is closed, and the fate of Frogmore Cottage doesn’t necessarily play into that saga. One concerns private family ties at the moment; the other is part of the literal framework of the institution.”
“I think the two concerns have been firmly separated,” he said.
“King Charles can simultaneously be open to personal reconciliation while the monarchy makes clear that Harry and Meghan no longer occupy an active role within it.”
