Following Royal tradition, Queen Elizabeth II gifted properties to William and Harry and their respective wives when they got married. However, a study on the value of these regal homes suggests a significant disparity in the distribution of these gifts.
After their 2011 wedding, Prince William and Kate Middleton were gifted Anmer Hall, a lavish Georgian country house built in 1802, complete with ten bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, a relatively modest property, following their 2018 nuptials.
A 2021 study by rental company UNCLE highlighted the stark difference between the two properties’ potential rental incomes. The research suggested that Anmer Hall could fetch £44,000 per calendar month, a sum far beyond the reach of most Brits, costing £14,570 more than the average annual salary then, reports the Mirror.
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Meanwhile, Frogmore was found to be the royal property with the lowest earning potential if it were listed on the rental market. It would only cost £7,760 per calendar month to rent according to UNCLE.
The residential property firm UNCLE has revealed that Buckingham Palace would be the most expensive Royal home to rent. In a statement, they said: “With 775 rooms and a central London location, Buckingham Palace would cost £2.6 million to rent per calendar month”, reports the Mirror.
Princess Anne’s London residence at St James’s Palace would be the second most expensive Royal home, with the company stating: “St James’s Palace is at £1.7 million rent per calendar month. ” The third most expensive is Windsor Castle, where the Queen and Duke shielded during the pandemic.
The castle would rent out for £1.3 million per calendar month. The two royal couples have been at loggerheads in recent years after Harry and Meghan left the UK to start a new life in the United States.
The King is reported to be seeking to put an end to the high-profile royal rift for ‘strategic’ reasons. Charles is said to be keen on building bridges with his estranged son.
An insider said: “Ultimately Charles has not just a personal but also a strategic need to resolve the issue. It’s not sustainable for the king, who is the national symbol of unity, to be on such bad terms with his son.”