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

[Durham]

Originally Posted by Alison H

It's not a bad look at all. If it reduces Andrew's living expenses, it's a very good look. No-one is being "put out". Harry and his family do not live at Frogmore Cottage: they live in a mansion on the other side of the world. As for his young children, Lilibet has never lived at Frogmore Cottage, and Archie only lived there when he was too young to have any memories of it. They're hardly being thrown out on to the street.

Indeed they're not. They're multi millionaires who can afford accommodation in the London area that most people could only dream about.

[Durham]

Originally Posted by ACO

I mean that literally what eviction is.

As for the coronation. My guess is that Harry will attend alone. He will only go to the one main event at WA and spend the rest of the time packing up Frogmore Cottage since they have to be out by the end of May.

And then that will be it.

He/they can return to Britain at any time for a visit. The King is hardly likely not to want to see his son & grandchildren. They can talk about the weather! We have a lot of it over here.

[ACO]

The son and grandkids he just told to vacate? Well we shall see.

[Kaye1850]

Originally Posted by ACO

I mean that literally what eviction is.

As for the coronation. My guess is that Harry will attend alone. He will only go to the one main event at WA and spend the rest of the time packing up Frogmore Cottage since they have to be out by the end of May.

And then that will be it.

And may I ask, with all due respect, where the “end of May “ date comes from?
A tabloid? An unnamed source? Social media?

The only ‘official’ notice I’m aware of is the Sussex statement:
“We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage.”

[Durham]

Originally Posted by ACO

The son and grandkids he just told to vacate? Well we shall see.

Indeed we shall. Lots of family places for them to stay if they choose to visit.

[Lee-Z]

From what i can tell by a quick google on legal sites, it seems that a 'request to vacate' is not the same as an 'eviction', and a 'notice to vacate' is not the same as 'notice of motion' (the latter is actually taking you to court to have you evicted).
Maybe someone with more legal knowhow can weigh in,
but i wouldn't be surprised if it turns out that the way the Sussex camp phrases this, leads people to think it is more dramatic than it actually was originally, and when at some point they are asked 'but you said the king evicted you', they can truthfully say "we didn't say that, the media twisted our words"
won't be the first time they did that

[ACO]

Originally Posted by Kaye1850

And may I ask, with all due respect, where the “end of May “ date comes from?
A tabloid? An unnamed source? Social media?

The only ‘official’ notice I’m aware of is the Sussex statement:
“We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage.”

All the reports have indicated their move out date is after the coronation. Whoever leaked this also leaked that. And per tenant laws in the UK, you have 6 months to vacate once notice has been given. If they were given notice in January as rumored, then that means they have to be gone by late May/early June.

[Royalist.in.NC]

Originally Posted by iceflower

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


** instagram video ** dailymail article **

I am really glad that her patronage has helped this small business with a woman owner

[tommy100]

What a fuss over seemingly not much. Yes they have been asked to leave Frogmore Cottage. Given we heard in multiple sources that Charles "wouldn't leave Andrew homeless or penniless" I can't see why he wouldn't allow that to happen to Andrew but would to his son. Personally I think Charles and the RF will be offering a new place for them to stay just smaller and more suited to a family who will only visit once or twice a year from now on. Andrew moving in may be speculated as a logical next move but so far nothing along those lines has been confirmed. It is pretty logical to me as - Frogmore being more recently renovated and smaller in size and land it would for sure save money - all we know for sure if H&M have been asked to leave.

[Durham]

Originally Posted by Royalist.in.NC

I am really glad that her patronage has helped this small business with a woman owner

Yes I agree. With a bit of luck this is the sort of thing they will both focus on going forward & no more of the negative stuff. Fingers crossed.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by tommy100

Personally I think Charles and the RF will be offering a new place for them to stay just smaller and more suited to a family who will only visit once or twice a year from now on.

I just think that there is no need for Charles to provide Harry with a home in the UK. If Harry wants to visit for a few days or weeks, I am sure he, along with his family, can be accommodated in one of the royal palaces. They do not need for Charles to provide them their own home which will hardly be occupied.

Originally Posted by tommy100

It is pretty logical to me as - Frogmore being more recently renovated and smaller in size and land it would for sure save money - all we know for sure if H&M have been asked to leave.

The other issue that seems to have been overlooked is that of security costs. FC is within the security perimeter around Windsor Castle, Royal Lodge is not. As Andrew's security is probably unlikely to be funded by the state anymore, having him live within the security perimeter will substantially reduce the costs of his security. He will only need to be provided security when he is outside the secure perimeter, and his home will not need additional securirty as it currently probably does.

[Royalist.in.NC]

Originally Posted by Granada

Mbruno,I respectively disagree that The Sussex's would be invited to spend time at Balmoral in Summer or Christmas at Sandringham.

The purported move to basically evict them from Frogmore Cottage was according to Omid Scoobie a giant surprise and "stunning blow" to The Sussex's. They now have no home in the UK, come Summer.
Gone. Taken from them. I doubt Meghan cares, but I bet it "stings" Harry on some level. It has to hurt. And allegedly they didn't see it coming at all.

I guess or hope he realizes what its like to be powerless against other Family member actions. As his Family was, by his and Meghans insults and allegations about them for the last three years now.

This move tells me that Charles and William are about as close to being completely DONE with The Sussex's as possible. No more olive branches will be offered.

Too many personal private moments, if even true, were put for cheap, tawdry public consumption to hurt-damage The Royal Family and enrich and empower The Sussex's profile.

Why would they want The Sussex's at treasured Balmoral anyway, after all they have done. Why reward them ? I wonder how many of The Family would go to Sandringham at Christmas IF the Sussex's were there ? Can you say boycott ? LOL ?

So know it appears binding ties, a house, will be lost to the Sussex's. I applaud Charles for doing this. Checkmate.

I would agree. Checkmate indeed. Like another poster said, we’ll hear about it in Spare: The Sequel. But in my head now it will always be “Waaah” due to South Park

[Biset]

Originally Posted by ACO

The son and grandkids he just told to vacate? Well we shall see.

Oh my God! Harry is out on the streets. With the millions of dollars they've made selling his family, I hope they can find at least 1 room to stay. Otherwise it would be heartbreaking😭😭

[teruterubouzu]

Originally Posted by JR76

According to a source quoted by Omid Scobie they haven't emptied the house - "This is not just some random rental they keep for convenience. Every drawer is full, every closet is packed… It’s a real family home.”

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/inside-sto...MC3VR6vO3cYMbN

It is interesting that a "source" would say that when Meghan spoke with The Cut and said

There’s nothing that affirms a “right place” contentedness more than a trip back to the place you felt you had to leave. In June, the couple attended some of the events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in London. It was their first time appearing at a public event alongside the rest of the royal family since they’d left. While there, Meghan had quietly seen to more personal matters, slipping back into their former residence, Frogmore Cottage, to pack up their belongings.

[kalnel]

I wonder what (if any) implications Harry losing his UK residence would have on his status as a counselor of state. I don't think it would as the law currently stands, but would this move help Charles make the case that the law needs to change, as Harry will no longer have a residence in the UK? (It's certainly easy enough for him to get one, but still...)

[ACO]

Originally Posted by Biset

Oh my God! Harry is out on the streets. With the millions of dollars they've made selling his family, I hope they can find at least 1 room to stay. Otherwise it would be heartbreaking����

I mean I already agreed if they ever returned it will likely be at a hotel or with friends. Pretty clear it won't be anywhere near the Windsors. They will be fine.

[Royalist.in.NC]

Originally Posted by Prinsara

"Where else are you going to ride the horse?" may end up as one of Harry's great lines. He's right!

"You have a lab? That explains so much" would be funny except for what we already know about him.

(One of those England rugby players was Mike Tindall, wasn't it?)

I have to disagree on the "comfortable" part. "Call me whatever you want, I'm not leaving until we're finished" and a few other things Harry says give off the impression that he's deeply uncomfortable. He likes talking to people and hanging around people, I'm sure, but this is probably too much 'uncontrolled media + being on display' for his taste. And for what it's worth, Harry has meh taste in action movies and I think Stephen's very sound Marcus Aurelius quote/advice just flew over his head (sadly).

I can't believe he said he had dinner plans with Evie! Evie Colbert is probably more popular than Stephen... and now I'm wondering if she isn't quite literally one of us here.

I hope Evie is here - she is wonderful

[Biset]

Originally Posted by ACO

I mean I already agreed if they ever returned it will likely be at a hotel or with friends. Pretty clear it won't be anywhere near the Windsors. They will be fine.

They have to leave the house where they stay only 10 days a year. This is very painful for them. Though i’m sure it's not as painful as criticizing the institute that allows them to live their current millionaire life and still wanting to enjoy every benefit. I hope they get the support they need to get through these difficult times.

[Royalist.in.NC]

Originally Posted by _Heather_

Quite frankly, I believe this is exactly the right move and I applaud the King for finally taking a stand in all this. As for "evicting them" I very much doubt that's the case because evicting them would open the doors for lawyers, contract language, etc. Simply choosing, as their landlord, not to renew or extend their lease is his prerogative and his right. I suspect that they'll likely receive some funds as "repayment" for what they paid toward the refurbishment but I suspect that, in reality, this is more likely to be seen as severance money. And that's fine. If that's what it takes to end this saga once and for all then so be it. I honestly don't know if Frogmore Cottage has been offered to Andrew or if that's simply speculation building on the ongoing conversation about the costs of Royal Lodge, though it would make sense to offer it to him.

Interesting. What if they were offered severance/repayment in exchange for NDA’s? And if they didn’t comply and kept up with their Worldwide Privacy Tour, the money would stop.

[ACO]

Originally Posted by Biset

They have to leave the house where they stay only 10 days a year. This is very painful for them. Though i’m sure it's not as painful as criticizing the institute that allows them to live their current millionaire life and still wanting to enjoy every benefit. I hope they get the support they need to get through these difficult times.

Oh I think this move will be the best for all parties in the long term.