The real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get away from William and Kate

When he Prince Harry he joked in his first forum the Royal Foundationin February, about him and his brother, Prince William (and, by badociation, their wives, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton) were "destined to be together" for the rest of their lives, as partners of the organization created in 2009 to support causes that both pbadionate about them. They do it as members of The cabinet, dedicated to representing his beloved grandmother Queen Elizabeth II in all aspects of her public life. But he certainly did not want to say that they would be together forever as neighbors of Kensington Palace.

Saturday, the new residence expected of Harry and Meghan was announced. To the surprise of many, it will not be in apartment 1 of 21 rooms, just steps from the property that William and Kate share with Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3 and Prince Louis 8 month. In fact, they will move about 40 kilometers from the Queen's Windsor Estate.

It would be easy to follow the story that began when it was revealed that the two brothers intended to divide the two courts of Cambridge House and Susbad House, but the idea that Harry was at war with his brother is simply wrong. Neither does Meghan beg her husband to put some physical distance between herself and Kate. The two duchesses are very different and may not become best friends, but hearing has never been a problem no matter how many stories are written about their alleged battle to attract the Public attention.

In fact, the problem is related to London, especially what would mean a public life for the heirs of Harry and Meghan, when he was born next spring. Although Harry's childhood photos with his older brother suggest that the stay at Kensington Palace was idyllic, the problem lies in the fact that there is photographic evidence about it.

Simply, as said a source The daily mailHarry wants to "escape from the aquarium of real life".

Recently, this fall, Harry seemed to agree to want more. A source said The daily mail There were "several" house options for the couple who were looking to upgrade their quaint but small two bedroom property located at Nottingham Cottage. The list included the so-called apartment 1, after the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester gladly accepted a smaller property at Kensington.

But after the return of Meghan and their first real tour (16 consecutive days, posing for cameras, answering intrusive questions and giving countless hands during their pre-event walks), they revealed that they had made a decision and informed their team that the renovations of the 20-room Frogmore House in Windsor will begin.

Location of the wedding reception in May, there is no doubt that the location of the campaign is "a very special place for his royal highnesses," as the palace said in a statement. But that's just one of the reasons why the property has caught their attention. There were several considerations, for example, the British newspaper said that renovating the historic Apartment 1 could cost around $ 5 million; but the main factor was the well-being of his future lord or lady.

After all, George and Charlotte spent their early years at Anmer Hall, in the much farther village of Norfolk, a decision William could make for his family, due to the proximity of the owner of 10 pieces of his pilot work. of aeroambulance, all with the blessing of his grandmother. "William is very grateful," said a friend at Vanity Fair in 2016. "This will allow her, as well as Kate, to raise their family as normally as possible."

But to fully engage in real life last fall is to give up that peaceful anonymity.

William's role as future king meant that it was more important for him to reside in London. Now, with their more public commitments, William and Kate are determined to give their children the most normal childhood possible through their titles of nobility. A green space adjacent to their house in the palace gives them a place to run. But if they wanted to have a little more space in Kensington Gardens, they should be exposed to fanatics, spectators and photographers.

"The Dukes of Cambridge have a garden at the back, which is nice," said a source The daily mail, "but there is no other space for children to play". In contrast, the Windsor House Frogmore is "secluded, peaceful, quiet and, more importantly, private," said the source. "Nobody will see them come or go."

He also has a pretty enthusiastic criticism. Princess Eugenie (who grew up in Windsor with her older sister, Princess Beatrice, now shares a house in Kensington with her new husband, Jack Brooksbank) told Harry and Meghan touching memories of their happy memories.

"It's Princess Eugenie who convinced them to make the decision," said a source We weekly"[les dijo que tuvo] a wonderful and peaceful childhood in the Windsor precincts. "

That's exactly what Harry and Meghan expect of their future children. In an interview with She In 2015, Meghan is touted to have been raised in a quaint neighborhood in Los Angeles and to have described her neighborhood as "green and affordable". Although he is raising his son an ocean to the sea, he still hopes to replicate the tranquility of the suburbs. "They want their children to grow up in as normal an environment as possible," the source said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do not see this happening in the city. Since their wedding in the spring, the newlyweds have taken almost every weekend to visit a rented property in Cotswold, in a bucolic area of ​​4000 hectares called Great Tew Estate. "They spent a lot of time in the Cotswolds, more than people realize," said a friend. Vanity Fair. "They are more present on the ground than in London and are experiencing a start of very domestic and discreet conjugal life."

Now, they are expecting the same departure for their lives as parents. "This proves that Harry and Meghan really want to raise their children from the public eye," said a source. We weekly. "They never liked living in London."

This is partly due to Meghan's somewhat difficult transition to life as a member of royalty. Having spent her first three decades living as she pleases, making her career as an actress and philanthropist and entering a world where the causes she wants to defend require prior approval and where she must retain the forms of her public performance, it's an apprenticeship

"This is a woman who lived her life in her own way until the age of 30. She has been a relatively successful actress, has her own humanitarian interests and her own circle." friends, "said a source The daily mail. "Meghan is very autonomous, she understands the customs of the palace, politics and the fact that there is a hierarchical order."

His opinions, coupled with Harry's constant desire to please his new wife, caused hard times. This was explained by the source: "She has strong opinions and lately, Harry has been quite dictatorial, that sometimes has not made things so easy".

However, the idea that she created a big confrontation between the brothers or that she has a dispute with Kate, who will be the future queen wife, is simply not the case. "Even though there is tension behind the scenes," said the source, "Kate is quite unruffled, nothing has been serious enough to make Harry and Meghan want to settle down. People are really excited to see them so happy.The truth is that there is simply not enough space in Kensington Palace for them. "

And it's not that they will eliminate William and Kate from their lives. The fact that they keep their offices in Kensington means that they will travel 40 kilometers quite frequently, enough for their little one to spend a lot of time with their cousins ​​and to be able to participate together in special events.

They will not share all the dinners and will not drink tea regularly, even if a friend has supported them. The daily mail it has never been the case. "The idea that both men are" boys ", brothers who do everything together and who are inseparable, has spread with good intentions, but for a moment that n & # 39; It does not exist, "he said. "The truth is that the two men grew up, they live together and work together, but there was a distancing."

It's only this past year that they've shared a garden, this is the first time they've lived a short distance since they were students flying as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force in 2009. "They are still incredibly closer, closer than most brothers," says the friend. "But now, Harry is married and is about to become a father, so it's a good time for him to plan his own future, there is no resentment about him." . "

Which is good, since there are still months for separation. The 20-room lodge, gift of the queen to newlyweds, has five separate apartments with a total of 10 rooms, which means that it will have to be completely renovated before the family can move out. "They will all be overthrown for it to become one," said one source We weekly. They will leave about five or six rooms and space for a nanny to live part time. (Or maybe Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, currently residing in California, since her daughter would try to convince her to move to England).

The duo also wants to incorporate a gym where Meghan, a yoga fan, can "practice in private," said the source. Also, also a room for your next child. They agreed to take their new baby to Kensington in the first few months. "They are really waiting to be transferred to Frogmore in time for the birth, but they are also realistic," the source said. "With the kind of delays that these projects face and their limited time, they are mentally prepared to not be in their new home until the fall of 2019."

Who, given all the wisdom that William and Kate can share as parents of three children, could work. The brothers have already lived so many things together, the eyes of the world before them, even before the untimely death of their mother, Princess Diana, who will face them face tragedy. "Losing our mother at such an early age has allowed us to go through this difficult time together," said William in January, during an appearance for a campaign against "Campaign Against Living". "You grow with the same ideas, you live the same things, it's a bond, something we faced together and that made us better."

This type of link is difficult to cancel a few kilometers away. As Harry has already said, his brother and he are destined to be together forever.