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If Prince Andrew is seeking a home hidden from the public gaze, then Frogmore Cottage is an ideal spot. The Grade-II listed property, owned by the Crown Estate, is nestled in a quiet corner in the grounds of the grand Frogmore House in Windsor. From the very beginning it was intended as a secluded refuge from the pressures of royal life, with records of its occupants scarce. Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, had it built in 1792 as a place for her and her daughters to escape the court. Surviving relatives of Tsar Nicholas II also lived there after fleeing to the UK, following the murder of other family members by Bolsheviks in 1918. Since World War Two, the cottage is believed to have been used as a home for members of royal household staff, before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved in. Prince Harry and Meghan quit life as working royals in 2020 and left the UK shortly afterwards. In 2023, they were asked to vacate the property. It's been reported that the home was offered to Prince Andrew by the King last year as well, but that he declined. Staying in Windsor offers a number of benefits, including enabling the prince to stay close to his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as their children.
