In an op-ed he penned for Yahoo! News, the journalist said: “With the Sussexes’ still unable to access royal police protection when in the UK, there is just one remaining space that meets the family of four’s security needs when visiting — Frogmore Cottage.
“Just five minutes walk from Windsor Castle, and ensconced within the Metropolitan Police-led ring of steel surrounding the Windsor Estate, the couple’s British home has become Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet’s only sufficiently secure refuge in the country since their access to armed police protection was taken away in 2020.”
Having access to Frogmore Cottage, made it easier for the Sussexes to attend the celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in June last year, Mr Scobie added.
The decision to evict the pair, who in September 2020 repaid the £2.4million taken from the Sovereign Grant in 2018 for the refurbishment of the five-bedroom cottage, had been described by Mr Scobie as a “crushing blow” dealt to Harry, and signals just how “sour” the relationship between Charles and his second son has turned, Mr Scobie said.
Prince Harry and Meghan have not yet officially commented on the report of the eviction.
But Mr Scobie seemingly confirmed details first reported by The Sun, claiming the couple were informed of this decision in January, a few days after the publication of the Duke’s tell-all memoir Spare.
The two California-based royals were reportedly told the property was needed by someone else, who the Sun has identified as Prince Andrew.
The news stunned the Duke and Duchess and “appalled” at least “two members of the Royal Family”, Mr Scobie claimed.
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