Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left stunned when King Charles decided to evict them from Frogmore Cottage, their UK base, just days after Harry’s memoir Spare was released. The couple, who had renovated the property at a cost of $3 million, had relied on Frogmore Cottage as their only safe residence in the UK after stepping down from royal duties. Reports suggest that the eviction was a response to Harry’s book and the couple’s Netflix series, with some claiming it was a deliberate attempt to punish them. Harry’s response to his father’s decision was reportedly heartbreaking, asking, “Do you want to see your grandchildren?” Charles’ half-hearted reply about always having “somewhere to stay” provided little comfort.

The situation grew more tense when Prince Andrew was offered the cottage, further straining relations. The eviction marked a clear break between Harry and his family, and sources close to the couple described the decision as a final and cruel punishment, signaling that the royal family wanted to sever ties for good.