Prince Harry and Meghan, Criticized for Wasteful Spending, Repay 3.8 Billion Won for House Repairs

▲Prince Harry (right) and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex (left) [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who declared their independence from the British royal family, have repaid all the taxes used to renovate their home, BBC reported on the 7th (local time).

According to the report, a spokesperson for the couple stated, "Prince Harry bore the costs used to renovate Frogmore Cottage, which is the Queen's property," adding, "This place will continue to be used as the royal family's residence in the UK."

After their marriage, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stayed at Kensington Palace in London before moving to Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle last year.

They were known to have used a royal grant of ?2.4 million (approximately 3.8 billion KRW) of public tax money for the renovation of Frogmore Cottage, which sparked public outcry demanding the repayment of these costs after they announced their withdrawal from senior royal duties.

Since officially stepping back from royal duties in April, the couple promised to repay the renovation costs, which they have now completed.

Meanwhile, after declaring their independence from the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved from Canada to the United States, where they are currently residing in a high-priced home worth $10 million (approximately 12 billion KRW) near Santa Barbara, California.

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