Prince Andrew is reportedly considering a move from the expansive, 30-room Royal Lodge to Frogmore Cottage, previously occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This change would see him transitioning to a significantly more modest abode.

The Duke of York, now 65, had earlier declined an invitation from King Charles to relocate to the five-bedroom residence, originally given to Harry and Meghan by the late Queen as a wedding gift.

However, with increasing scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, revelations of unpaid rent at the Royal Lodge, and Prince William’s ultimatum regarding the titles of his daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, if he doesn’t move, Andrew has now agreed to the transition.

According to royal expert Anna Pasternak, he will be leaving behind a ‘gothic drawing room, a grand saloon with sage green paneling, high ceilings, large paintings of the surrounding parkland, and vast expanses of worn carpet.’

Although Frogmore Cottage is charming by most standards, Andrew might find adapting to Meghan’s modern beige interior a bit of a cultural shift.

The Sussexes invested £2.4 million into refurbishing the property, which included replacing ceiling beams and floor joists, updating the electrical system, installing new gas and water mains, and adding £50,000 worth of soundproofing to minimize noise interference.

As well as adding underfloor heating and a copper bath, the couple decked out the property in vegan paint and netural members’ club decor in shades of ‘greige’.

The Duchess enlisted the help of Vicky Charles, a top designer of the Soho House clubs and close friend to the Beckhams and George and Amal Clooney, to decorate the property. 

Frogmore Cottage became home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2019 when they were newlyweds after the late Queen Elizabeth II gifted it to them. Pictured in the first episode of their Netflix documentary 

Frogmore has been in the family since the 19th century, and was once the place of sanctuary for Grand Duchess Xenia, the sister of Tsar Nicholas II.

It was first built as a retreat for Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, in 1801, and was originally called Double Garden Cottage before changing its title to Frogmore after Queen Victoria noted an ‘immense number of little frogs’ while eating breakfast there.

In the years that followed the Sussexes abandoning ship, the cottage has been inhabited by a handful of others, notably including Andrew’s daughter Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who sublet the property in 2022.

Not long before relinquishing royal duties, the Duke and Duchess renewed their lease on the property in May 2022 after Eugenie and her partner vacated the estate in a move to Portugal.

More recently, the cottage housed junior chefs working for the royals. Darren McGrady, who became the Queen’s chef, lived there early in his career and told how facilities were basic and ‘a little bit run-down.’

According to reports, there is currently no one taking up residence in the cottage, meaning it would be free for Andrew. 

Frogmore Cottage underwent £2.4m renovations in 2019, which Prince Harry has since repaid to the government. The couple still use the Grade II-listed Windsor property as their UK basE

The couple shared a kiss in the kitchen after arriving home from the Mountbatten Festival of Music in March 2020

Harry and Meghan have previously revealed a number of different photographs from inside the property, with a collection of snaps appearing in their bombshell Netflix documentary.

But both the Sussexes and the Brooksbanks have revealed glimpses into the property over the years.

The Kitchen 

The documentary saw glimpses of the Sussex’s enduring romance. In one posed black and white shot, Meghan can be seen perched upon a marble top kitchen island.

Balancing on a wall adjacent, Harry is seen leaning across to kiss his wife, the pair both smartly dressed in a dress and suit.

It offered fans a look at the large kitchen, which boasts retro-style pendant lamps, ample cupboard space and hanging saucepans adding to the cosy, country home.

As part of their pricey renovations, the pair opted for an open-plan kitchen complete with a breakfast bar, as well as trendy circular handles on drawers and cupboards to create a modern feel.

The built-in cupboards have an open shelved display, and were once used to store glass trinkets and cookbooks of the Sussexes.

What’s more, they appeared to have maintained the property’s original doors – complete with a metal hanging lock which connects to the frame.

A heavily pregnant Meghan is seen in Frogmore Cottage in this scene from the couple’s Netflix documentary

Elsewhere, the couple had gone to great effort to add personal touches to the property, adding picture frames to the walls and decorating the kitchen island with a vase of blooming roses.

The Living Room

Harry and Meghan’s offered a glance inside their living room in 2022 when they shared a collection of portraits in celebration of Lilibet’s first birthday.

A black and white photograph of Meghan carrying a sizable bump and wearing a bodycon black dress was taken in the couple’s living space.

The picture, which was featured on their Netflix documentary, showcased two plush cream sofas packed with cushions, what appears to be a small olive tree, and a velvet chaise lounge.

Another picture taken of Meghan, Lilibet, and friends, revealed ragdoll walls, a cast iron radiator, a floral rug and large artwork hung from the wall.

It’s thought that the couple celebrated Lilibet’s birthday with a lowkey party involving a picnic, balloons, and a small selection of friends.

Fans also saw a look in 2021 when Harry’s cousin, Eugenie, took up residence there while the couple were in the US.

She shared pictures of their living room when she posted a video recorded version of a podcast for the Anti Slavery Collective.

Harry and Meghan are pictured in Frogmore Cottage with their new baby Archie and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland 

Princess Eugenie briefly lived in the property after Prince Harry and Meghan moved out, and shared a snap indicating it had a bole blue bookcase 

Eugenie was seen perched on a cosy looking sofa draped with a cream throw and adorned with half a dozen red tassel rimmed cushions.

Behind her was a large blue painted bookcase brimming with the couple’s collection of novels and nonfiction books.

The Bathroom 

Royal fans were also treated to rare insight into the interiors at Frogmore Cottage, including snapshots from the bathroom.

One sweet picture captured Harry leaning into the bath as he washed the couple’s son, Archie, while Meghan beamed beside him.

The enormous roll-top bathroom featured vintage style taps and a decorative row of tiles lining the walls.

The Garden 

Photos taken in the garden of Frogmore Cottage revealed some details about the outside space the Duke and Duchess enjoyed.

A still from the Duke and Duchess’s Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan showed Prince Harry running around the garden of Frogmore Cottage chasing after the dogs.

In the still, the Duke is seen tumbling over the freshly-mowed lawn with plenty of trees and bushes in the background, suggesting the couple lived in lush surroundings with lots of greenery.

One sweet picture captured Harry leaning into the bath as he washed the couple’s son, Archie, while Meghan beamed next to him

Also in the shot is a wooden garden bench with a trellis behind and overhead, fit for growing climbing plants such as ivy or wisteria. Although bare at the time the photo was taken, the bench appeared a tranquil place within the garden.

Snaps of Lilibet’s first birthday also offered a look into the garden.

One photo of photographer Misan Harriman, a friend of the Sussexes, showed him relaxing in the Duke and Duchess’ garden on a set of garden chairs.

Behind the esteemed photographer, at the back of the freshly mown lawn, appeared to be a large piece of fencing around a caged area.

While it is not known what this space is used for, sources previously revealed how the couple had an organic vegetable plot created in the gardens of their home.

Keen cooks Harry and Meghan planned to grow their own herbs, fruit and veg at Frogmore Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate, well-placed sources previously said.

During the one-year-old’s birthday party, it appeared guests sat around a wire table in the garden of the Frogmore Cottage home.

The grey wired table is evident in the forefront of the image with Misan, perhaps having given the Sussexes a place to dine outside, or to watch their children play on the lawn beyond.

Snaps of Lilibet’s first birthday also offered a look into the garden. Pictured

A still from the Duke and Duchess’s Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan reveals Prince Harry running around the garden of Frogmore Cottage chasing after the dogs

Photographer Misan Harriman and his daughter appeared relaxed as they lounged on the large outdoor sofa with a variety of monochrome striped cushions

Writing in his best-selling memoir, Spare, Harry explained how the couple felt about living in the property.

‘Meg and I moved our office into Buckingham Palace. We also moved into a new home. Frogmore was ready. We loved that place,’ he said.

‘From the first minute. It felt as if we were destined to live there,’ he said. ‘We couldn’t wait to wake up in the morning, go for a long walk in the gardens, check in with the swans. Especially grumpy Steve. 

‘We met the Queen’s gardeners, got to know their names and the names of all the flowers. They were thrilled at how much we appreciated, and praised, their artistry.’