Prince HarryandMeghan Markle’smove away from the confines of Kensington Palacewill be a welcome change for the couple as they prepare towelcome their first childthis spring.“Harry feels very imprisoned at Kensington Palace,” royal biographer Ingrid Seward, author ofMy Husband and Itells PEOPLE—and has told friends as much. “He can’t wait to get out.”Their big move to a country home —Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate, about 25 miles west of London — also marks a further separation between the expectant parents andPrince WilliamandKate Middleton. The two couples, who have been living as neighbors at Kensington Palace, are alsoplanning to split their business officesin the coming months.Although the changes have sparked rumors of tensions, insiders point to a natural evolution of the brothers’ dynamic now that they are both married with their own families.Ryan Pierse/GettyPaul Edwards/gettyWhile William, 36, as the heir to the throne, must maintain a home base in London, Harry, 34, has more latitude to escape the pressure of the city for a more relaxed home environment.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The Image DirectFrogmore Cottage—a fixer-upper that sits just north of the grander Frogmore House, where Meghan and Harry held theirevening wedding receptionin May andtook their engagement portraits— offers a quiet setting for the new family.Windsor has “more space for children” and holds a “special place in their hearts,” a royal source says.
Prince HarryandMeghan Markle’smove away from the confines of Kensington Palacewill be a welcome change for the couple as they prepare towelcome their first childthis spring.
“Harry feels very imprisoned at Kensington Palace,” royal biographer Ingrid Seward, author ofMy Husband and Itells PEOPLE—and has told friends as much. “He can’t wait to get out.”
Their big move to a country home —Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate, about 25 miles west of London — also marks a further separation between the expectant parents andPrince WilliamandKate Middleton. The two couples, who have been living as neighbors at Kensington Palace, are alsoplanning to split their business officesin the coming months.
Although the changes have sparked rumors of tensions, insiders point to a natural evolution of the brothers’ dynamic now that they are both married with their own families.
Ryan Pierse/Getty
Paul Edwards/getty
While William, 36, as the heir to the throne, must maintain a home base in London, Harry, 34, has more latitude to escape the pressure of the city for a more relaxed home environment.
The Image Direct
Frogmore Cottage—a fixer-upper that sits just north of the grander Frogmore House, where Meghan and Harry held theirevening wedding receptionin May andtook their engagement portraits— offers a quiet setting for the new family.
Windsor has “more space for children” and holds a “special place in their hearts,” a royal source says.
source: people.com
