In Photos: A Peek Into Harry and Meghan’s $3.2M Frogmore Renovations Before They Are Wiped Out

There have only been a few royal homes that have had the power to tell the story quite like the one left by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As reports have come to light suggesting Frogmore Cottage could be split back into separate residences, the Sussex clan’s $3.2 million (approx. £2.4 million) renovation project may soon become a thing of the past. Before any changes take place, let's take a look at some pictures from the couple’s time there that offer a rare glimpse into the royal home they once described as feeling destined for them.

One of the clearest peeks inside Frogmore Cottage came through the couple’s Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan. One of the shots revealed an open-plan kitchen transformed from the property’s historic origins. The Sussexes opted for a spacious breakfast bar, a marble-topped island, and dark wooden cabinetry complete with gold hardware. They didn’t forget to add personal touches, including framed photographs and fresh flowers, which softened the modern industrial aesthetic. The new designs reflected Meghan’s love of cooking while showcasing the heavy renovations that included rewiring, new utilities, and structural alterations throughout the property.

In a shot from their documentary, Markle was pictured standing against a wall beneath a large framed artwork, with the room’s high ceilings emphasizing the property's airy feel. Although the photograph was released in black and white, the wall appeared to feature a textured rag-rolling paint effect, adding character to the otherwise understated space. The room blended modern and traditional influences, with a large floral rug stretching across much of the floor and nearly covering the original exposed wooden floorboards that Harry and Meghan reportedly wanted to preserve during renovations.

Another intimate image from Markle’s Instagram showed newborn Archie sleeping on Prince Harry’s chest inside the couple’s bedroom. It revealed several meaningful details, including a framed picture of Princess Diana displayed on Harry’s dresser. The Duchess had also brought a favorite watercolor artwork by American artist Inslee Fariss from her Toronto home, while decorative touches included brass wall sconces, a gilded mirror, and a large fiddle leaf fig plant. The room’s look was telling of the couple’s effort to merge personal history with their new chapter as parents.

Then, the bathroom offered perhaps the most luxurious glimpse into their Frogmore life. A photo from their Netflix documentary showed Harry bathing Archie in a large roll-top tub surrounded by vintage-style fixtures and decorative tiling. Reports later revealed the couple also installed a handcrafted copper bathtub supplied by luxury firm William Holland. Additional tiles were sourced from Soho House supplier Bert & May, further highlighting Markle’s preference for high-end yet carefully curated design choices.

At last, the final glimpses of Frogmore Cottage came not through carefully staged portraits, but through the couple’s own farewell moment. In their Netflix documentary, viewers saw the couple walking through what appeared to be a largely empty room as preparations were underway to leave the Windsor property. Cardboard boxes were stacked around the house, personal belongings had been packed away, and the once-lived-in home looked noticeably stripped back. The scene offered a rare contrast to the warmth seen in earlier family photographs, capturing the end of the Sussexes’ brief chapter at Frogmore after stepping back as working royals in 2020.