LONDON: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family’s Windsor estate, a spokesperson said Wednesday, leaving them without a UK base.
The use of Frogmore Cottage was a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, and they refurbished it at a reported cost of £2.4 million ($2.9 million).
It has now been offered to Prince Andrew, King Charles III’s disgraced brother, according to reports in The Sun and Daily Telegraph.
“We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage,” a spokesperson for the US-based couple said, without providing further details.
Harry and Meghan were reportedly told to vacate the property in January, just days after the publication of the prince’s tell-all memoir “Spare.”
Buckingham Palace declined to comment.
Harry’s father Charles, who has long favored a slimmed-down monarchy, has been undertaking an overhaul of family finances since his mother’s death in September.
A possible axing of Andrew’s annual grant of £250,000 a year could see him forced out of his current residence, the 30-room Royal Lodge, also on the Windsor estate, because of its huge upkeep costs.
Harry and Meghan’s unofficial biographer Omid Scobie, quoting a source, wrote on Yahoo News that the couple had “until early summer to vacate.”
“Initially they were given just weeks, but now they have at least until after the coronation” in May, Scobie wrote, adding that the couple had not yet heard if they will be invited to Charles’s crowning.
Scobie also quoted a friend of the couple as saying, “it all feels very final and like a cruel punishment.”
“It’s like (the royal family) want to cut them out of the picture for good.”
Harry and Meghan moved to California in 2020 after dramatically quitting royal life.
They have since taken part in a string of projects — from an interview with Oprah Winfrey to a Netflix documentary — airing grievances about their experiences as royals.
“Spare” smashed sales records when it was published in January, but also saw Harry’s popularity ratings slump on both sides of the Atlantic.
Andrew, meanwhile, was forced out of public life over his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Last year, Andrew settled a US civil case for sexual assault with accuser Virginia Giuffre.
Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate
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Britain’s Prince Harry loses home on royal estate
- The use of Frogmore Cottage was a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018
- It has now been offered to Prince Andrew, King Charles III's disgraced brother, according to reports in The Sun and Daily Telegraph
World of Coffee trade show capitalizes on Gulf’s strong coffee culture
DUBAI: Long regarded as the birthplace of coffee brewing, the Middle East is entering a new phase of cafe culture — and the fifth edition of World of Coffee, which takes place in Dubai from Jan. 18-20, will help drive that momentum.
Saudi Arabia alone is home to more than 5,100 branded cafes, with daily coffee consumption exceeding 36 million cups. Coffee is part of the social and cultural fabric, from traditional majlis gatherings to contemporary specialty cafes.
“Saudi Arabia’s coffee sector is evolving rapidly. There is increasing investment in quality, education, and presentation, alongside renewed interest in origin storytelling and cultural context,” said Shouq Bin Redha, exhibition manager for World of Coffee Dubai 2026, where Saudi Arabia will host a national pavilion.
“Saudi coffee has a very distinct identity rooted in heritage, ritual, and hospitality. Its profile is closely tied to traditional preparation methods and regional flavor preferences, which sets it apart on the global stage,” she told Arab News. “The national pavilion reflects this balance between tradition and modernization.”
Organized by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association, World of Coffee Dubai has expanded dramatically, growing from 5,000 sq. meters in 2022 to more than 20,000 sq. meters in 2026. The event brings together producers, traders, roasters, cafe owners and innovators from around the world.
“At its core, the event is about bringing together the full coffee value chain in one place,” Redha said. “We want participants to leave not only having discovered new products or origins, but with stronger partnerships, clearer market insight, and a deeper understanding of how the industry is evolving.”
She added: “The Gulf has become an increasingly attractive market for producers because it combines strong consumer demand with a growing appreciation for quality, origin, and traceability.”
The UAE’s coffee market alone exceeds $3.2 billion, while Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most cafe-dense and diverse cities.
“Dubai, in particular, offers a unique gateway to multiple markets at once. For producers, World of Coffee Dubai provides direct access not only to local buyers, but to an international audience that uses the city as a regional and global trading hub,” Redha said.
When it comes to trends in the Gulf’s coffee scene, Redha said she expected to see “continued diversification in sourcing, with buyers exploring a broader range of origins and flavor profiles. There is also growing interest in coffees that offer greater transparency, whether through direct trade relationships, clearer traceability, or stronger sustainability credentials.”
