As detailed in the book, Prince Harry allegedly insisted that King Charles allowed him and Meghan Markle to continue residing at Frogmore Cottage, his UK residence, as a condition for ongoing contact with their children.
This ultimatum, delivered in a heated exchange between Harry and Charles, accentuates the deepening divide within the royal family, a consequence of Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.
Currently residing in Montecito, California, the couple has been outspoken about the challenges they faced within the royal environment, citing racism and media scrutiny as major factors influencing their choice to leave the UK.
Harry's ultimatum is said to be rooted in his concerns about his children potentially losing their connection to British heritage and extended family. The Duke of Sussex reportedly expressed apprehensions that without access to Frogmore Cottage, their visits to the UK would diminish, potentially weakening their bond with their British relatives.
In response, King Charles, as described in the book, was taken back by Harry's ultimatum, deeming it an unreasonable request. Charles argued that Frogmore Cottage was a grace-and-favor residence, initially granted as a courtesy to Harry and Meghan, and that their withdrawal from royal duties invalidated any claim to the property.
This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, marking another chapter in their evolving relationship.
