Prince Harry is on the ground in the UK for the first time in over a year, isolating himself in familiar quarters ahead of his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday.
The Duke of Sussex, 36, arrived in his home country from California on Sunday and, according to People magazine, he is quarantined at the Frogmore Cottage where he lived with his wife Meghan Markle, 39, and their son Archie before the young family moved to Canada and then to Los Angeles.
Markle – who is expecting their second child, a daughter – did not accompany her husband, as a royal spokesman told the publication that the Duchess of Sussex was “advised not to travel” by her doctor.
While Frogmore’s home once belonged to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the property is now occupied by Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank and their infant son – so Harry is essentially a guest at his former home while staying in the UK.
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Prince Harry is quarantined at the Frogmore Cottage that he and his wife Meghan Markle renovated and lived in before moving to North America.
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17, and Queen Elizabeth’s late husband is currently resting at Windsor Castle.
A source further told People that Brooksbank will most likely not attend the funeral to ensure attendance is in line with local coronavirus restrictions.
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While staying at the Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Markle spent more than $ 3 million of their own money renovating the property. The couple chose to come out of their own pocket for the rehabilitation costs of the property so that they could remain financially independent from the royal family and not have to deposit in the Sovereign Grant fund set aside by the taxpayer.
Despite Eugenie and Brooksbank calling the Frogmore residence home, the property still belongs to Markle and Harry, an insider pointed out in People magazine.
The property is now inhabited by Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank and their infant son.
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“Frogmore Cottage is still the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the UK,” said the source, “and they are delighted to open their home to Princess Eugenie and Jack as they start their own family.”
On Monday, Harry shared a statement in honor of his grandfather, who died at the age of 99 on Friday.
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“My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor. He was an authentic himself, with a seriously astute sense, and could hold the attention of any room because of his charm – and also because you never knew what he would say next,” Harry began.
He will be remembered as the Monarch’s longest-reigning consort, a decorated soldier, a prince and a duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent through the pain of the past year, so was he. my grandfather: master of the barbecue, legend of chatter and cheek to the end. “
“/> Prince Harry and the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, are pictured here in the Fields of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 10, 2016 in London, England. On Monday, Harry shared a statement in honor of his grandfather, who died at the age of 99 on Friday.
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Continued the Duke of Sussex: “ He has been a rock to Her Majesty the Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know he would go against all of us right now. say beer in hand, ‘Oh, go on!’
So, at that point, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Grandma and always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered – by the country and the world. Meghan, Archie and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place in our hearts for you. “
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Harry concluded his statement with the Royal Marines’ motto, “Per Mare, Per Terram”, which translates to “By Sea, By Land”.
A representative for Harry did not immediately respond to Fox News’s request for comment.