Frogmore Cottage is nestled in a quiet corner in the grounds of the Frogmore Estate in Windsor. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry already have a special connection with Frogmore Estate as it was the scene of their wedding reception in 2018. But the grand grounds of Frogmore are steeped in history and intrigue.
Frogmore Cottage has served as a refuge for royals escaping bad-tempered Kings as well as those escaping persecution.
Since World War Two, the cottage is believed to have been used as a home for members of royal household staff, although mystery surrounds its occupants.
Below are some of the fascinating stories from inside the walls of the new Sussex home.
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Meghan Markle news: A picture of the cottage taken in 1872. It was built between 1860 and 69 (Image: Royal Collection Trust)
Meghan Markle news: A recent image of the newly renovated cottage (Image: Getty)
Meghan Markle news: Since World War Two, the cottage is believed to have been used as staff housing (Image: Twitter (@byEmilyAndrews))
From the very beginning, the cottage was intended as a secluded refuge from the pressures of royal life, with records of its occupants scarce.
Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, had it built in 1792 as a place for her and her daughters to escape the court.
At the time it was fashionable for the wealthy to build large homes disguised as idyllic rural cottages.
However, the queen also wanted somewhere for her daughters to "go off and escape George's madness", according to the writer and historian Helen Rappaport.
Dr Rappaport said: “It was like a large retreat on the Windsor estate where she could go off and hunker down.
“The King had bouts of madness. He was probably quite difficult to live with and she probably used Frogmore Cottage as a retreat."
Meghan Markle news: Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III (Image: Getty)
Abdul Karim, an Indian Muslim, arrived in England in 1887 to serve at Queen Victoria's table during her golden jubilee celebrations.
The 24-year-old made such a big impact on the ageing
