Harry And Meghan's Home Renovations Cost British Taxpayers 3 Million Dollars

Jun 25, 2019 by apost team

The Royal Household released figures today that show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent £ 2.4 million (Equivalent to about $ 3 Million) on renovating the Frogmore Cottage at Windsor into a family home. The cottage had previously been 5 separate residences but the renovations conjoined the homes into one single property.

The cost of the renovations were paid out from taxpayer’s pockets via the Sovereign Grant. According to the royal family’s website, the Sovereign Grant “is the amount of money provided by Government to the Royal Household in support of The Queen’s official duties, including the maintenance of the Occupied Royal Palaces” which include Windsor where the Frogmore Cottage is based.

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The property was given to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth however, the cottage needed extensive refurbishment. The BBC reported “Defective wooden ceiling beams and floor joists were replaced and inefficient heating systems updated. The house also required extensive rewiring - including an electrical sub-station - and the installation of gas and water mains.” Meghan and Harry also spent £4 million on renovations at Kensington Palace converting offices into an apartment.

Some critics have been questioning whether taxpayers should be funding personal renovations such as Meghan and Harry’s. One Twitter user said, “Can the Royals have it both ways? Demand privacy and to be left alone but then demand taxpayers foot a £2.4m bill for home improvements??”

While others seem to bring up the notion that Meghan and Harry help drive the UK’s economy and contribute their personal fortune’s to charities, “So what. they bring millions to the UK & charities every year. $3M would barely get you a house in Hollywood,” said another Twitter user.

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