Meghan Markle and Harry’s £2.4m renovations are ‘excellent value for money’ claims insider
MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry’s home renovations are “excellent value for money” according to a royal source.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s £2.4 million refurbishment bill on Frogmore Cottage has been footed by British taxpayers. But this may not be the final number as more work will be carried out this summer including a £350,000 paint job to the exterior. The final figure is estimated to hit £3.2million, according to the Daily Mail.
The summer renovations will also include installing security lights and £20,000 worth of shrubs and trees to hide the cottage from public sight.
There are also potential plans for a badminton or tennis court.
A royal source told the Daily Mail: “The final figure is excellent value for money for the taxpayer.
“Whilst the £2.4million has covered the basic renovations costs, the couple have spent £250,000 so far ensuring the highest standards are met inside the property.
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“Security for the couple is of the utmost importance and a large scale planting programmer worth up to £20,000 is proposed to shield the property from the public eye.
“The final renovations are likely to fall between £2.8million and £3.2million. We will know this figure once all for is completed.”
However, the cost has attracted widespread criticism from the public after Harry and Meghan moved out Kensington Palace in March over an alleged rift with Prince William and Kate.
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The Sussexes reportedly paid extra to have lavish fittings at the cottage including a bespoke bathroom and kitchen.
The cost of the renovations come after the royal household’s official expenses show the monarchy costs the taxpayer £67million during 2018-19.
The price is up by almost £20million on the previous financial year.