Meghan Markle and Prince Harry acquired their own residence. This was officially announced by the couple in their own Instagram account, which was created on the eve of the move.
Relocation Features
Big changes are taking place in the life of spouses and future parents: now they not only begin a completely independent life, but can also use their own press service. But, of course, the attention of the public is most riveted on the Frogmore cottage - the new residence of the Duke and Duchess.
An official statement on the move of the spouses was made on November 24, 2018. This was reported by Kensington Palace. The decision to relocate is related to the appearance of the firstborn in the family of the Duke and Duchess.
The newlyweds decided that raising a baby is better away from the bustle of the capital, in a remote residence. Frogmore Cottage is ideally suited for these purposes: it is 20 miles away from Kensington Palace, surrounded by beautiful nature and well guarded.
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From November to March, the couple was engaged in arranging their residence. Harry and Megan attracted the best interior designers, and paid special attention to the children's room. The total cost of repairs is about 3 million pounds, which is equivalent to 250 million rubles.
However, only 50 thousand pounds of this amount were paid by the spouses themselves. They gave these funds to ensure sound insulation.
Frogmore Cottage is located near Heathrow Airport, every half an hour you hear noise from a flying plane. I had to spend money on installing windows with triple frames throughout the mansion.
According to authoritative sources, the house has 10 bedrooms, several bathrooms, a dining room combined with a living room. The building is divided into 5 blocks. The newlyweds also took care of creating a nursery, gym, yoga studio, as well as living rooms for nannies.
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Although to Buckingham Palace from Frogmore 20 miles, but to Windsor Castle only half a mile (one kilometer).
Historical background of the cottage Frogmore
Frogmore was built in 1684. The order for the construction of the residence was given by Charles the Second. The Frogmore cottage appeared on the residence much later, in 1792. At that time, Queen Charlotte, the wife of George the Third, decided to make Frogmore a vacation spot for the royal couple.
The locality got its name because of the abundance of frogs in the vicinity. Literally, it is translated as "frog swamp."
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Despite the not presentable name, the royal family really likes the area. Queen Elizabeth herself noted that this is a special place for solitude.
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