Queen Elizabeth II's decision to gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Frogmore Cottage as their wedding present in 2018 was a thoughtful one. However,
there was a miscommunication regarding their living arrangements.
The Duchess of Sussex initially believed she would reside in Windsor Castle
with her husband. Still, the Queen felt it would be "inappropriate" for the
Sussexes to live in the Castle and, instead, "politely but firmly suggested"
that they take over Frogmore.
The late Queen considered this a kind gesture to Meghan, even though it meant
sacrificing her own privacy. She didn't view it as a snub but as a compromise
made for the happiness of Prince Harry and Meghan.
"The cottage was a big deal," an insider explained. "The Queen's entrance into the gardens is right next to their cottage. It is essentially her backyard, her solitude, and her privacy."
The insider added, "She was giving that up in gifting Harry and Meghan Frogmore Cottage. We all thought it was very big of her. She said, 'I hope they'll respect it.'"
This wasn't the first time Queen Elizabeth made a compromise for Meghan. In the early stages of Meghan's relationship with Harry, it was revealed that the Queen offered her the opportunity to "continue being an actress" for the sake of her happiness.
