Prince Harry’s Misrepresentation of Nottingham Cottage Exposed in Netflix Series

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently revealed the truth about their first home together, Nottingham Cottage, during an episode of their Netflix series.

Contrary to Harry's previous claims, the couple admitted that the cottage was far from luxurious.

In fact, they described it as small with low ceilings and even mentioned that the building itself had a slight lean.

During the episode, Harry shared, “As far as people were concerned, we were living in a palace and we were in a cottage.”

Meghan chimed in, saying, “Together, we were living on palace grounds.

Kensington Palace sounds very regal, of course it does.

It says palace in the name.

But Nottingham Cottage was so small.”

The Duke went on to express his surprise at the size of the living space, jokingly speculating about the height of its previous occupants.

Meghan added, “He would hit his head constantly in that place because he's so tall.”

However, royal watchers quickly pointed out that Nottingham Cottage had been previously occupied by well-known tenants.

Marlene Koenig, a historian specializing in European royalty, tweeted, “Nottingham Cottage was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Harry says he doesn't know who lived in it before him.

The previous tenants, however, were his brother and sister-in-law and baby George.

His Aunt Jane and Uncle Robert lived there as well as the late Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.”

Fans also raised eyebrows at Harry's remarks, highlighting the fact that Prince William, the highest-ranking member of the royal family, had lived in Nottingham Cottage with Kate Middleton and their son, Prince George, for a significant period of time.

One Twitter user sarcastically commented, “Imagine complaining that Nottingham Cottage is small and isn't fit for you when Prince William, who's the highest member of the royal family, lived there with his wife and Prince George for quite a long time.”

It seems that the Sussexes were living in Nottingham Cottage during the same stage of their relationship as William and Kate.

The couple had chosen to reside there temporarily while renovations were being carried out on their future permanent residence at Kensington Palace, right next door to William and Catherine.

However, reports surfaced suggesting that Harry and Meghan were not keen on living in such close proximity to his brother's family.

They allegedly proposed Windsor Castle as an alternative, but the late Queen rejected the idea, as Windsor is typically reserved for monarchs.

Eventually, Frogmore Cottage was offered to them, which they accepted without realizing it wasn't the grand Frogmore House where Meghan had previously done her engagement photo shoot.

Despite its spaciousness and beauty, Frogmore Cottage was still less grand than Frogmore House.

This decision effectively relocated the couple from the vibrant excitement of London and the stunning grounds of Kensington Palace to the seemingly quieter Windsor, Surrey.

Not only did this move distance them from the city, but it also increased their travel time to London to nearly an hour by car or one and a half hours by train.

As a result, if Harry and Meghan decide to return to the UK, Frogmore Cottage will serve as their permanent base, as they turned down the opportunity to reside in Kensington Palace.

Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate are based at Adelaide Cottage, which Harry and Meghan reportedly rejected as well.

Despite any inconveniences, William and Catherine still maintain their apartments at Kensington Palace as their London base, while Harry and Meghan will have to make the journey back to Windsor whenever they visit the city.

In the end, it seems that the Sussexes' desire for a more secluded and private lifestyle led them to make choices that some perceive as ungrateful or unnecessary.

Their rejection of Kensington Palace and their subsequent relocation to Windsor has left many questioning their priorities and comparing their experiences to those of William and Kate.