While Buckingham Palace has not issued its own statement about the eviction notice, reports say that Charles began the process on Jan.
The palace cut off royal police protection for the couple and their children when visiting the U.K., making Frogmore Cottage the only remaining space that would meet their security needs when visiting.
There was controversy when Harry and Meghan undertook extensive renovations to the cottage in 2018 and 2019, to the tune of approximately CA$4 million in taxpayer funds.
Scobie notes, however, that the move-out deadline has been extended to after Charles’ coronation, which would give Harry and Meghan protection if they choose to return to the U.K.