It’s a decision King Charles has kept quiet for almost two months, steeling himself for the inevitable blowback from all corners – not only the press, but among his own family.
But after Prince Harry’s attacks on the royals in his memoir Spare, the monarch, 74, felt he had no choice but to act.
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In a bombshell world exclusive last week, The Sun newspaper revealed the King had evicted the Sussexes from their UK base, Frogmore Cottage.
Palace insiders suggest that leaving Harry and his US-based family without a home in England could be perceived as the King “effectively disowning his own son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.”
Situated within the grounds of Windsor Castle, Frogmore Cottage was freshly renovated by Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, after it was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II for their 2018 wedding. The couple recently reimbursed taxpayers for the $4 million works they did on the five-bedroom home.
At the time, it was reported they’d signed a long-term lease to use Frogmore when they were visiting from California. This was largely due to the fact they’d been stripped of their royal protection detail and would need to rely on Met Police as security around the Windsor Estate.

The Sussexes confirmed via their spokesperson last week that they have been requested to vacate. Their favoured journalist Omid Scobie revealed that “at least two members of the family are appalled” by Charles’ decision, which was reportedly made just days after the January 10 release of Spare.
“Charles felt they had finally gone too far,” says a source. “He could take all the grenades they lobbed at him personally, but he felt awful for Prince William and Catherine. It was also staggeringly stupid of Harry to talk in such great detail about the layout of Balmoral Castle – that alone showed he was no longer to be trusted on royal property.”
New Idea understands Charles “felt compelled to act, not as a father, but as a king – as much as it pained him personally.”
“He has to protect everything that he’s worked toward.”
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While some insist the eviction was too harsh, we are told Charles had Wills’ “full support” – although they’re aware they’ve poked “a very angry bear”
“This is them saying, ‘hit us with your best shot, but we won’t be compromising the safety of this institution.”
“Unfortunately, it’s a challenge Harry will very much accept,” says the spy.
It’s believed Prince Andrew will now move into Frogmore, after being asked to vacate Royal Lodge.
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