A source informed The Standard at the time that the privilege of leasing Frogmore Cottage had been withdrawn from the Sussexes, signaling an end to their association with the UK. If they desired a residence in the UK, they would have to purchase one privately.
In June 2023, the Sussexes eventually handed back the keys to Frogmore Cottage, with their remaining belongings being shipped to California. Royal expert and author Tom Quinn, in conversation with the Mirror, shared insights into the distressing experience for the Sussexes. He revealed that Harry was both furious and in tears over the eviction, feeling that his father's actions were unwarranted and driven by vindictiveness.
According to Quinn, Harry failed to anticipate that stepping away from his royal duties would inevitably result in losing his royal residence. The Duke of Sussex perceived his father's decision as a cruel rejection, shattering his hopes of returning to the UK. Despite their departure from the Firm in 2020, some experts suggest that Harry still holds onto the belief that his children's future lies within the royal family.
