[14][15] As a property of a royal palace of state and designated heritage site, Frogmore Cottage was scheduled to be renovated in any event, regardless of occupant.

[16][17] In January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were stepping down as senior working members of the royal family and shared the couple's "wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage"[18] as they were relocating to North America.

[23][24] Princess Eugenie - the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, the Duke of York - and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, took up residence at the cottage in November 2020.

[25][26][27] In February 2022, the Duke of Sussex and his wife announced a desire to renew the licence to occupy, which would allow Harry to remain legally domiciled in the UK for citizenship and immigration purposes.

[29] In March 2023, it was reported that her father (Andrew) had been offered Frogmore Cottage in exchange for surrendering his lease on the nearby thirty-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park.