Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare making theirFrogmore Cottagehome even more perfect forArchie Harrison.
With an eye to the future, Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37, are also wisely re-landscaping the garden — presumably to allow adventurous Archie to roam as freely (and safely) as possible, once he finds his feet — and adding some extra garden lighting too.
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The renovation project has allowed Meghan and Harry to put their own personal spin on the home, which includes bookcases built into alcoves and a custom kitchen and dining room, where Harry plans to “do some entertaining,” including hunting parties, a pal tells PEOPLE.
Frogmore Cottage now marries English and California style, with a new green-energy center, springy “floating floor” (perfect for yoga) and nontoxic paint complementing the 19th century roots of the building, which dates back to 1801.
“Their home is so cute and warm,” a source tells PEOPLE. “The energy of the space is so much better [than Kensington Palace]. It’s a total fresh start.”
While Meghan has been taking a well-earned break from the spotlight to bond with Archie, Harry isn’t taken paternity leave. The prince flew on a commercial jet to Rome last Friday to attenda charity polo match in aid of his Sentebale charity.
He then attendedback-to-back engagements at Buckingham Palacealongside his 93-year-old grandmotherQueen Elizabethon Wednesday, meeting the captains of the 2019 Cricket World Cup before donning his formal wear for the third Buckingham Palace garden party of the year.Princess Eugenie, 29, andPrincess Beatrice, 30, also attended. Even though Meghan wasn’t in attendance,Harry snuck in a sweet nod to his wifeduring the party.
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On Thursday, Harry — who is a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador — also opened theCricket World Cupat The Oval in London. The tournament involves 10 teams from around the world, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies — nine of which are from the Commonwealth.
source: people.com
