Sources claim that Prince Harry chose to stay at Frogmore Cottage during his unexpected visit to the UK last week, despite previous reports suggesting he avoided royal estates. The Duke of Sussex was in London for a privacy case he and others, including Sir Elton John, filed against Daily Mail owners Associated Newspapers.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been asked to vacate Frogmore, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, before King Charles III's Coronation on May 6. Insiders told The Sunday Telegraph that Harry stayed at Frogmore during his trip, during which he appeared in court and reportedly sorted the couple's belongings to be shipped back to the United States.
Meanwhile, Royally Obsessed podcast host Roberta Fiorito mentioned that Fox News reported Harry was staying with friends in London or possibly with Princess Eugenie, with whom he shares a close relationship.
Rumors suggest King Charles III has a temper, with reports indicating that he and Queen Consort Camilla have leaked unflattering information about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the press. On March 18, The Times of London published leaked details from the rehearsal plans for Charles' May 6 coronation, seemingly putting Harry and Meghan in their place.
According to the leaked information, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who relocated to the U.S. in 2020, are not allowed to participate in the royal procession. An insider told Star magazine, "Charles very much wants Harry and Meghan to attend the coronation, but they can't expect to be treated like senior royals when they quit their roles three years ago. They have made their place."
Prince Andrew, who faced a civil sexual assault case and was associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has also been excluded from the procession, along with his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, both known to be close to Harry. An insider commented, "It's humiliating to be left out in the same company as Prince Andrew, who brought disgrace to the royal family."
Adding insult to injury is the list of those invited to join the procession, which includes Charles' eldest son, William, his wife, Kate, and their youngest son, 4-year-old Prince Louis. The insider added, "It's easy to see why Harry would be upset that Prince Louis is to be included in the procession while he won't. Harry deserves to walk in the procession the same as Louis, even more so because he's the King's son."
For years, Charles has discussed streamlining the monarchy, with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, even distinguishing between "working" and "nonworking" royals. An insider explained, "The meaning behind this is that working royals deserve to join the procession and have the respect and recognition that comes with it; nonworking royals don't. Harry and Meghan live in California now as private citizens. Charles must act as King first, father second."