MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have made ‘privacy a key factor’ at Frogmore Cottage by ensuring the family home resembles a ‘fortress’, a royal expert has revealed.
Katie Nicholl, who has written biographies on the Royals, told ITV’s Lorraine today to explain that the Grade II listed building was ‘pretty much a fortress’ to ensure the couple’s privacy.
She told presenter Christine Lampard: “We know that they’re living this wonderful tucked away life at Frogmore Cottage which is pretty much, from what I hear, a fortress. Privacy’s the key factor.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have faced backlash recently over their need for privacy after Meghan’s controversial appearance at Wimbledon and baby Archie’s top secret christening.
Meghan was branded ‘childish’ by adoring fans after her bodyguards warned the snap-happy tennis attendees not to take pictures of her enjoying the sport.
While the family were also criticised for keeping the Archie Harrison’s christening out of the public eye, as well as keeping his godparents under wraps.
They faced further backlash about the design of Frogmore Cottage after taxpayers found that they are expected to foot the bill of up to £3.2 million in renovations.
Along side a designer kitchen, water mains and a new state-of-the-art nursery for Archie, the high security totted up the total.
While many were ‘outraged’ by the amount, friends of Meghan and Harry have stepped in to defend them, saying today: “It really isn’t as grand as some people might think.”
The new parents moved out of Kensington Palace in spring following reports of a rift between them and Prince William and wife Kate Middleton.
Katie went on to explain that the family will be spending their first summer holiday at Balmoral alongside the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
She said: “The Sussex’s are due to be going for the very first time and, of course, taking little Archie for his first family summer holiday.”
The author suggested the Royal family would spent time walking their dogs, fishing and ‘spending time together’ while in Aberdeenshire – as well as celebrating Meghan’s birthday.
“Meghan will be celebrating her 38th birthday early in August on the fourth,” she concluded. “It’s a nice place to do it – so probably a birthday tea there.”
In other news, Meghan and Harry wish George a happy birthday online after Charlotte and Will row.
While Kate and William to throw George a magic-themed party to celebrate 6th birthday.
And take a look inside Prince George’s £19k-a-year school Thomas’s Battersea.
