The Queen’s extravagant wedding gift to Harry and Meghan revealed
The Queen has gifted one of her many estates to Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle, following their May 19 nuptials.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given a country home in Norfolk, the Metro has reported.
The extravagant royal property called York Cottage is located at Sandringham Estate, a 20,000-acre estate, approximately 180 kilometres northeast of Kensington Palace.
The residence is said to resemble "three Merrie England pubs joined together, oozing charm and character", the Metro stated.
The estate has been in the royal family for hundreds of years, dating back four British monarchs to 1862, the estate's official website declares.
Queen Elizabeth II inherited the large parcel of land when her father King George VI passed away in 1952.
Formerly known as Bachelor's Cottage, York Cottage was once home to many of the Queen's relatives, including her grandparents King George V and Queen Mary.
When Prince William and Kate Middleton wed in 2013, the Queen gave the newlywed couple Anmer Hall on the Norfolk estate. However it took two years before the couple moved in, just before Prince George was born.
"Her Majesty gifted William and Kate Anmer Hall," royal expert and DailyBreak managing editor Kelly Lynch said.
In the leadup to the royal wedding on May 19, Lynch predicted: "I'm not certain how many other homes are on the Sandringham Estate but I wouldn't be surprised if one was gifted to Harry and Meghan. Especially given the fact that the royals spend Christmas at Sandringham."
As Prince Harry and Prince William are very close, Lynch believes the two Dukes may opt to live next to each other and have their children grow up together.
Lynch also said it's possible that the Queen would give the couple a home in Windsor as it's where Prince Harry and Meghan tied the knot.
"I wouldn't rule out any available homes in Windsor, as that will be where Harry and Meghan will wed," she said at the time.