Sussex Residences

[sndral]

According to this (unreliable?) noise map of UK, Frogmore Park is very tranquil place ? Extrium > England Noise Map Viewer



This map indicates 65 decibels https://static.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2012/01/03/09/page_008_664x254.jpg


Interesting film

Watch 27 sek

In the second video at around 5:53 you can see Frogmore Cottage for a few seconds.
When my sister’s house was being remodeled they moved into a rental house for several months, they had 2 complaints about the rental house, you could hear planes overhead and the chorus of frogs you could hear at night. I stayed several nights in the house over the course of their living there and neither sound bothered me, the planes because they weren’t very loud and I thought the frogs charming, but different people tolerate things differently. W/ as aircraft crazy as the Wales brothers are and as Prince George appears to be perhaps the Sussex children will become plane spotters

 

[Rena M.]

On the Trip Advisor site I've found some conflicting opinions about noise levels in Frogmore gardens

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

it is a lovely spot to bring a picnic and spend the afternoon

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

This is a wonderful place, so quiet

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

A wonderfully peaceful area in Windsor

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

So peaceful and green

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

The gardens are beautiful and peaceful

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

the gardens are a haven of peace and tranquility (apart from the planes taking off from Heathrow every minute!)

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

the only downside is the planes, as the house is on the Heathrow flightpath

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

Unfortunately it is now in the flight path for Heathrow Airport so every few minutes the peace is shattered by landing aeroplanes

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

if you are an avid plane spotter (who isn't!) then why go to Heathrow, as Heathrow comes to Frogmore - every minute

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...Windsor_and_Maidenhead_Berkshire_England.html

We were told that the gardens where used by them to have family picnics, but I would not think they would want to spend anytime there as it is in the direct path of the airport, planes going over every minute or so, extremely noisy

 

[Tarlita]

Does this mean all the birds and the bees are stone deaf at Windsor.

 

[Kataryn]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...drafts-former-Vogue-editor-secret-weapon.html


has a short info about the fact that the former nanny of the queen's children, Mabel Anderson, who is 91 y. old, lives allegedly in the house opposite Frogmore Cottage (you can see it on google maps) and had to endure the noise of the transformation of the cottage into Harry & Meghan's new home. I don't think the queen would put up her reliable and loyal servant in a "grace & favour" home that is plagued by air noise, or maybe Ms. Anderson is stone-deaf. Who knows. But I bet Harry and Meghan know exactly how to deal with the surroundings of their new home.

 

[Osipi]

When we stop to think about it, the Queen's favorite residence is Windsor Castle and that's right in the same neighborhood. For all we know, the air traffic may have a good purpose such as "Oh! There goes the 4:35 flight out. Time to take the dogs out." She's lived with it all these years and its never been a problem. Royals have lived at Royal Lodge and Bagshot Park also and called it home.

Harry and Meghan, having spent time in and around Windsor prior to their marriage had no qualms about the air noise when they opted for Frogmore Cottage as their home.

 

[tommy100]

Interesting titbit in gossip column from DM - apparently Mabel Anderson the nanny to the Queen's children lives yards away from Frogmore cottage
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...drafts-former-Vogue-editor-secret-weapon.html

 

[Rena M.]

Harry and Meghan, having spent time in and around Windsor prior to their marriage had no qualms about the air noise when they opted for Frogmore Cottage as their home.

Frogmore gives them lots of privacy. Home Park in Windsor is a private 655-acre (265 ha) estate, with severals entrances. I think they have chosen privacy over noise nuisance. They will be able to get out of the house for long walks with dogs, do some jogging, riding, play golf, tennis etc, without being seen. The luxury of several entrances provides them with golden opportunity of comings and goings as they please.
Perhaps they already live in Frogmore House overseeing the renovation of the cottage.

 

[Rudolph]

ITV reports Harry and Meghan are officially living in Frogmore Cottage

 

[Dman]

The Sussexes are moved in!
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-04-04/harry-and-meghan-have-moved-to-windsor-in-time-for-the-baby/

 

[Curryong]

This is terrific news, and in time for the baby's arrival too. All those wedding presents to unpack and arrange, relaxing in their own place at last!

 

[Osipi]

Ahhh... nothing better than Home Sweet Home! Glad everything is ready on time for them to move in before the baby comes. Wonder if the Queen has stopped by yet for a cup of tea and to see the new place?

 

[MichelleQ2]

I thought this might be happening since Harry was pretty off the canvas last week - seememd to be a quiet week with focus on C&C in Cuba etc. Happy for them that they are settled - and nice in time for the baby ....and Easter Court. I'm sure all of the family will welcome them to the neighborhood.

 

[Madame Verseau]

Glad they have moved to the new place at Frogmore. Pretty soon Doria will pay a visit.

 

[Zaira]

Excellent news! And I am sure a big weight off their shoulders now that they can start nesting. I know when we did renovations to my house, I was pretty much constantly stressed---and I wasn't expecting a baby at the same time!

 

[sndral]

Interesting brief history of Frogmore Cottage https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-46348857

 

[Oona]

If you search the National Archives online catalog, you can find floor plans of Frogmore Cottage from when Archduchess Xenia lived there. The plans aren't available online but you can send away for them if you want. However, the cottage won't much resemble that anymore, because it was greatly expanded after she left. Then it was carved into separate living spaces, then remodeled again for the Sussexes. The only things it probably has in common anymore are the outer walls, windows and a roof. Lol... It might be cool, though, to see how the original cottage was laid out before electricity and modern kitchens.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Interesting, thanks for sharing Oona. I didn't realise that Grand Duchess Xenia lived at Frogmore during her exile from Russia. You learn something new everyday!

 

[JuliannaVictoria]

Seems like Harry and Meghan had the color of Frogmore Cottage changed to a warm peach (from what I can see). I don't know if we're going to anymore of the changes that were made.

https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-frogmore-cottage-windsor-photos/

 

[MaiaMia_53]

Frogmore gives them lots of privacy. Home Park in Windsor is a private 655-acre (265 ha) estate, with severals entrances. I think they have chosen privacy over noise nuisance. They will be able to get out of the house for long walks with dogs, do some jogging, riding, play golf, tennis etc, without being seen. The luxury of several entrances provides them with golden opportunity of comings and goings as they please.
Perhaps they already live in Frogmore House overseeing the renovation of the cottage.

In addition, Frogmore Cottage was fully soundproofed, including with double-planed glass windows. There may even be some shutters on the inside of the windows in some rooms, perhaps accompanied by noise-reducing window treatments.

 

[loonytick]

Seems like Harry and Meghan had the color of Frogmore Cottage changed to a warm peach (from what I can see). I don't know if we're going to anymore of the changes that were made.

https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-frogmore-cottage-windsor-photos/

The picture with the peach walls is from the Morocco trip. The others look like old shots of the cottage pre-renovation, but the article does say there’s been a fresh coat of white paint on the exterior.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Not sure if this has already been posted but the tabloids are already talking about guests visiting Frogmore:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/roya...more-cottage-windsor-daniel-martin-royal-baby

 

[Tarlita]

Peach colour is often an undercoat before the white top coat is applied. Or a primer undercoat.

 

[Countessmeout]

Not sure if this has already been posted but the tabloids are already talking about guests visiting Frogmore:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/roya...more-cottage-windsor-daniel-martin-royal-baby

Nice for Meghan to have some company in these last weeks. Makes sense he would visit since he was in London for business anyways. I am sure she is now nesting comfortably in her new home, and waiting for baby, having a friendly face around was welcome.

 

[Fijiro]

Not sure if this has already been posted but the tabloids are already talking about guests visiting Frogmore:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/roya...more-cottage-windsor-daniel-martin-royal-baby

I do not believe this story at all; I don't see him being her first visitor.

 

[Countessmeout]

They just moved in less then a week ago. They likely haven't had many visitors. Maybe some of their local friends have stopped in

Think the article was more Meghan's friends. The non-local aka American ones. The first one to come see her new home. It makes sense he would stop in since he was in London. I am sure her other friends will come see as well.

 

[sndral]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...e-Cottage-install-organic-vegetable-plot.html
Wasn’t sure whether to put this here or in the general news thread - since it’s the DM who knows whether there’s any truth to the story - although it makes sense knowing Meghan and Harry’s interests. I recall reading that Catherine was a gardener as well.
Is it currently veg planting time at Windsor?

 

[Curryong]

Harry's reputedly fond of gardening and it's probably a good idea to grow your own fruit and veg if you have the room.

Veg calendar for UK

Monthly sowing guide

 

[jacqui24]

Wouldn’t surprise me. Didn’t they also plant flowers at NottCott that ended up being in her bouquet?

 

[Countessmeout]

Wouldn’t surprise me. Didn’t they also plant flowers at NottCott that ended up being in her bouquet?

Not sure if they planted the flowers, but yes the flowers for her bouquet came from Nott cottage's garden.

I don't see the couple spending long hours gardening, but the organic garden is believable. Some where for Meghan or Harry to pick some herbs and items for their dinner. More convenient then driving to the nearest organic shop in Windsor and more fulfilling.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

The Prince of Wales will be thrilled to see that his once "weirdo hobby" organic farming has now also set fruit in his two sons' lives. And right they are. Why not grow your own vegs and herbs, if you have the space?

Lots of palaces and stately homes used to have their own vegetables-, fruits-, herbs-, flowers- and medicinal gardens. The garden was multi-purpose and serving the house in different ways.

Good to see the Sussexes go that way too.