Harry and Meghan's eviction from Frogmore Cottage is 'just the start' of King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy
is also said to have been "evicted" from his 30-room royal mansion amid the King's plans to cut his £249,000 annual allowance.
Charles ordered a review of how money is spent following the death of the Queen in September last year. The late monarch had continued to support Andrew with private funds from the Duchy of Lancaster but Charles is believed to be keen to avoid these kind of costs falling on the royal household.Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duties in 2020, moving over to the US.in May or not, but staff are understood to be planning for the eventuality that they attend.
If they do come to the UK for the event, they are expected to stay at Frogmore one last time before removing the rest of their belongings.Former MP Norman Baker, an expert on royal finances, told MailOnline: "It is absolutely right that the monarchy should slim down. It is bloated and way more expensive than any other, than all other European monarchies.
"If he is serious, Charles can start by agreeing to pay inheritance tax on the private possessions left to him by the Queen rather than exempting himself at a cost of millions to the taxpayer."
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