Listen, folks, no one does royal weddings quite like Queen Elizabeth. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kindly asked their guests to celebrate their union by donating to charity instead of giving traditional presents, let's just say the Queen plays by her own set of rules. And let me tell you, her gifts are nothing short of extraordinary.

Not only has Her Majesty bestowed a shiny new Dukedom and a handful of impressive titles upon the newlyweds—making them Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Earl and Countess of Dumbarton, and Baron and Baroness Kilkeel—but she’s also throwing in a stately home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Because, hey, one palace just isn’t enough when you’re royalty, right? This is the kind of extravagance that only the Queen could pull off.

York Cottage: The Queen’s Royal Gift with a Twist

Just a few weeks ago, whispers in the palace halls suggested that York Cottage has been earmarked by Her Majesty as the perfect property for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. If you’re unfamiliar with the place, think of it as a charming country home nestled within the sprawling grounds of the Sandringham estate. It’s where Prince William and Kate Middleton spent their early days as a married couple, so it’s got a bit of royal history to it already.

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York Cottage wasn’t always the picturesque retreat it is today. Originally known as the Bachelor’s Cottage, it was built to house the overflow of guests during the hunting season at Sandringham. Over the years, it has served as the estate’s office and even been converted into apartments for staff. So, if Harry and Meghan do decide to move in, they might need to invest in some serious renovations to make the place fit for a modern royal couple. But that’s not the only thing they’ll need to consider.

A Haunting History: The Notorious Duke of Clarence

York Cottage comes with a history that’s as intriguing as it is unsettling. One of its most infamous residents was Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward, better known as Eddy, the Duke of Clarence and Avondale. He was the eldest son of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and let me tell you, his life was a whirlwind of scandal. People often refer to him as “the worst king we never had,” and trust me, his story is wild enough to make even the most scandalous tabloid headlines look tame.