Sarah Ferguson turned down HUGE gift from Queen on behalf of Beatrice and Eugenie | Royal | News (Reports)

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In 1997, the Queen decided to give her granddaughters a Grade II-listed house named Birch Hall in Surrey. The huge mansion was bought by trustees acting on behalf of the Queen.

However, Sarah Ferguson declined the present due to financial concerns.

The Duchess of York reportedly thought the princesses might not be able to afford the upkeep of the property in the future.

In 2016, the mansion was put on sale for £4.2million following an extensive renovation.

The property boasts a tennis court, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a home gym, among many other luxurious features.

In same year, Andrew Russell from estate agency Strutt and Parker told the Daily Mail: “It’s probably one of the very best of north Surrey’s village houses, there’s not that many that come on the market.

“It’s a proper country house with five acres of grounds.

“The house itself is a very attractive and imposing-looking property.

“Some of the rooms are really quite dramatic, with high ceilings and full floor to ceiling sash windows.

He added: “They reconfigured the staircase and updated the house throughout, moving the kitchen so it overlooks the garden and swimming pool.”

Beatrice and Eugenie are now grown-up and married and Eugenie recently confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband Jack Brooksbank.

Royal expert Omid Scobie believes Eugenie’s baby will arrive “soon”.

Speaking on ABC’s Heirpod, Mr Scobie said: “Due quite soon by the looks of it.

“We had the statement from Buckingham Palace just before we started to record this show.”

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021.

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