Claire
Heir Presumptive
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yep - you will note that Edward moved into Bagshot in 1997 - he married in 1999. So really couldn't be wedding gift. Bagshot came up for offer after the Royal army Chaplains vacate it in the 1990's. The Queen Mother and Diana, Princess of Wales even viewed it at one time.
There was a change in the mood of the people between Andrew marriage and 1999. Also considering that Sunningdale was sold off and such. The long lease arrangement might have been seen as better then the Queen purchasing a home.
We actually do not know if the Queen Mother set up a trust for her grandkids. If it has been confirmed people correct me. I was told that everything was left to the Queen.
There was a change in the mood of the people between Andrew marriage and 1999. Also considering that Sunningdale was sold off and such. The long lease arrangement might have been seen as better then the Queen purchasing a home.
We actually do not know if the Queen Mother set up a trust for her grandkids. If it has been confirmed people correct me. I was told that everything was left to the Queen.