Andrew Offered Frogmore Cottage After Refurbishment

Frogmore Cottage in Windsor Home Park, Berkshire, has remained unoccupied since 2023 after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were asked to vacate the Crown Estate property, prompting renewed discussions in 2026 about its potential future occupants within the Royal Family. The Grade II-listed residence, situated within the secure perimeter of Windsor Castle, continues to be considered a practical housing option due to its location and prior refurbishment. Reports from March and April 2026 indicated that Prince Andrew, Duke of York, had temporarily relocated to Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, with some references also mentioning Marsh Farm, while awaiting the outcome of ongoing housing and renovation considerations. During this period, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, was reported to have requested Adelaide Cottage as a possible residence. These developments came amid broader internal discussions about residential arrangements for non-working royals and the allocation of Crown Estate properties. Frogmore Cottage itself underwent extensive renovation between 2018 and 2019 at a reported cost of £2.4 million. The project converted a series of staff apartments, previously forming a ten-bedroom layout, into a single-family home with five bedrooms. The redesign was led by interior designer Vicky Charles, who introduced a “rustic yet refined” style throughout the property. Key features include a yoga studio with a floating floor, grand fireplaces, and triple-glazed windows designed to reduce noise from nearby Heathrow flight paths. The secure setting within the Windsor Castle cordon has been cited as a factor in its continued relevance for royal accommodation planning. Following the repayment of renovation costs by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020, Frogmore Cottage has remained part of ongoing considerations regarding royal housing logistics. As of April 2026, no confirmed permanent occupant has been publicly announced, leaving the property vacant while discussions continue. #FrogmoreCottage #PrinceAndrew #RoyalResidences #Windsor #BritishRoyalFamily