Meghan Markle Rejects Royal Home Offer, Claims It’s ‘Not Nearly Grand Enough’ - Source
Meghan Markle reportedly rejected an offer to live at The Falconry, a historic lodge on the Althorp estate owned by Prince Harry's uncle. Sources claim Markle found the property too remote and lacking the luxury and space she requires for their UK residence.
Why it matters
The story highlights ongoing public interest in the private lives and housing preferences of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they navigate their relationship with the UK.
Meghan Markle reportedly rejected a home offered by Prince Harry's uncle, Charles Spencer, following their return to the UK. Reports suggest that the couple is currently staying at a friend's mansion in the Cotswolds. However, they are still looking for a permanent home as they plan to spend more time in the UK.
Earlier, there were reports saying that Harry and Markle wanted nine bedrooms, a film studio, and plenty of private land for their UK residence . Amid this, a new report by Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice suggests that the couple were offered the chance to reside at The Falconry, an early 17th-century lodge located at the back of the deer park on the Althorp estate in Northamptonshire. Spencer used it as his home before inheriting the main house in 1992.
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