More spin from the Masters of Bull Dinky. The Gloucesters were planning on moving for a while. They were retiring from royal duties and they wanted to downsize. They spent a ton of money renovating their home in the country and that's where they went. They even had an auction of historical memorabilia that their kids didn't want and made quite a few bucks. Their KP apartment will be going to William and Kate I think as offices or more living space. At no time were the Harkles given the choice of this apartment. The Queen GIVES, remember? Just like the tiaragate story. "Meghan will wear what I choose to give her to wear." (paraphrased) TQ chooses where they would live. Period. They could ask for the moon and stars, and an apartment at Windsor, but it wouldn't matter. Not getting it.
I think one of the major problems of Frog Cot is that it is really unattractive on the outside. It looks like a prison or a post office building. If it had been prettier, Meghan might have liked it better. I don't know how much you are allowed to do with a Grade 2 listed building. Some nice landscaping would make a huge difference with accents that would not damage the building itself. It will be interesting to see what Eugenie does with it if anything. (hint hint Eugenie, ask Edo, that's what brother in laws with good taste are used for)
I was thinking that if the Queen was feeling generous, she could give Harry Ivy Cottage that Eugenie is vacating or give him Nottingham Cottage where he used to live. I could see her doing this if he has to have a legal address in the UK. Nott Cott is really small at 1324 square ft and two bedrooms. It really is a place to just lay your head for a couple of days if you are in town. Oh NO! It only has one bathroom! The horror! After having 16 to choose from.