The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 7: Oct. 2022 -

[Somebody]

Originally Posted by SirGyamfi1

I honestly wonder if he seriously thinks he will get whatever is he wants out of this?

And the fact that he was in the UK for about 2 weeks in September seems to suggest that there is no need for additional security as he was able to visit without it.

[Toledo]

I just read the article posted by Ghost (thanks!) and saw the figures, wow!

But then, why they expect UK taxpayers to pay one private UK citizen and one private USA citizen for their security? When Beyonce, Britney Spears, Bill Gates, the Agha Khan travel to or move around the UK they probably fund their own private security, which I assume is a business expense, right? The Sussex duo can afford it.

Maybe do a Go Fund Me with the caption "I want to see my Dad's promotion party, please help with trip money..."

[Alison H]

Whilst I find it very odd that anyone does opinion polls on the Royal Family's approval ratings in the US - I can't in a million years imagine anyone running polls in the UK on the approval of other countries' royals - the latest polls show that Harry's rating is -10 and Meghan's -17, with Prince Andrew on -2 apparently less unpopular than either of them.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal...ghan-poll-dxus

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a video to promote the Clevr coffee brand:


** instagram video ** dailymail article **

[Ista]

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[Alison H]

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/king-asks-...090601838.html

The Telegraph reports that the King has asked the Sussexes to vacate Frogmore Cottage so that Prince Andrew can move in there and cut his living expenses.

[rominet09]

Originally Posted by Alison H

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/king-asks-...090601838.html

The Telegraph reports that the King has asked the Sussexes to vacate Frogmore Cottage so that Prince Andrew can move in there and cut his living expenses.

I really hope it's true ! Good reaction, Majesty !

[Curryong]

Is Charles going to reimburse the Sussexes for the 2.4 million pounds the couple paid back for the refurbishments to FC (that was in fact Sovereign Grant money) and 18 months rent in advance that was paid?

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Alison H

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/king-asks-...090601838.html

The Telegraph reports that the King has asked the Sussexes to vacate Frogmore Cottage so that Prince Andrew can move in there and cut his living expenses.

Yes this story is doing the rounds
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv3CsfM3CCM

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Curryong

Is Charles going to reimburse the Sussexes for the 2.4 million pounds the couple paid back for the refurbishments to FC (that was in fact Sovereign Grant money) and 18 months rent in advance that was paid?

I suppose it will depend on what the Sussexes ask to vacate the cottage or if Andrew himself wants to move.

[Mirabel]

I doubt Andrew wants to move.
But maintaining Royal Lodge is a big expense, and he really doesn't require the space, so it's probably a good decision all around.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Mirabel

I doubt Andrew wants to move.
But maintaining Royal Lodge is a big expense, and he really doesn't require the space, so it's probably a good decision all around.

He got a 75 yr lease on it. Im sure he is not that keen to move, but he may decide it is for the best to take on a smaller place.

[Archduchess Zelia]

Originally Posted by Curryong

Is Charles going to reimburse the Sussexes for the 2.4 million pounds the couple paid back for the refurbishments to FC (that was in fact Sovereign Grant money) and 18 months rent in advance that was paid?

Hopefully, otherwise that's a very shameful display on his part.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Denville

He got a 75 yr lease on it. Im sure he is not that keen to move, but he may decide it is for the best to take on a smaller place.

I am sure Andrew can sell the lease back to the Crown Estate.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by muriel

I am sure Andrew can sell the lease back to the Crown Estate.

He could but he clearly liked the house a lot or he would not have spent a lot of money doing it up and buying such a long lease.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Archduchess Zelia

Hopefully, otherwise that's a very shameful display on his part.

why not leave it to Charles to sort it out?

[Kaye1850]

Originally Posted by Curryong

Is Charles going to reimburse the Sussexes for the 2.4 million pounds the couple paid back for the refurbishments to FC (that was in fact Sovereign Grant money) and 18 months rent in advance that was paid?

Perhaps he already has done so.
Not all “Royal news” is published in the tabloids, thank goodness.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Denville

He could but he clearly liked the house a lot or he would not have spent a lot of money doing it up and buying such a long lease.

I agree. But the case for downsizing is a clear one.

I suspect the KIng probably will still be giving his brother money on an ongong basis. But rather that using the money for maintaing Royal Lodge, it may well be that the monies are used to fund Andrew's lifestyle.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by muriel

I agree. But the case for downsizing is a clear one.

True but Andrew may not want to. If he does, he and Charles and Harry can negotiate the financial side of it. I dont relaly see why it is a story

[Archduchess Zelia]

Originally Posted by Denville

why not leave it to Charles to sort it out?

What do you mean?