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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Harry and Meghan's rental contract on UK home is 'good deal' for the taxpayer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s rental contract for their UK home represents a 'good deal' for the taxpayer, a senior palace source has said.

Prince Harry and Meghan paid £2.4 million to cover the refurbishment and rental of Frogmore Cottage. Is it thought they have only used the property on the Home Park Estate at Windsor once since relocating to the US two years ago.

The couple are using the Sovereign Grant - the funding system for the monarchy and royal building works - to fund general upkeep on the property. This includes maintaining the gardens.

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