When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry established their own household separate from the Prince and Princess of Wales, it marked a significant turning point for the Fab Four. Relocating to the more idyllic Frogmore Cottage, the couple embraced a more private way of life - with Meghan said to be particularly mindful of her surroundings, even enforcing a strict rule due to the location.
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According to the author, Meghan was said to have banned cars from parking on the nearby sports grounds - reportedly because they were visible from the windows of Frogmore Cottage, which sits alongside a cricket and golf course.
He wrote: "There was soon a split between the Cambridges and the Sussexes, the latter setting up their own Household independently. The Duchess of Sussex refused to have cars on the sports ground because she could see them from nearby Frogmore Cottage."
© Getty ImagesBoth Harry and Meghan first moved into the home in 2019 after it was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II following their marriage in 2018.
Despite being in the royal family since the 19th century, on arrival, Harry and Meghan got to work making the historic Grade-II listed building feel like home.
Situated in Windsor Great Park, the house originally had ten bedrooms; however, following the £2.4 million renovations carried out by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the number of bedrooms was halved to five.
The cottage saw the arrival of their son, Archie Harrison, now six, before they moved to America to start their new life.
© NetflixThe inside of the famous cottage was debuted on the couple's Netflix series, with the country-style kitchen and its massive marble tops gaining particular attention for its aesthetic decor.
