Stuff I've read elsewhere about need for work at Buck House and other residences is that the royal places tend to be in the sort of state where estate agents would say 'in need of update'.
I'd therefore surmise while the refurb was probably tailored to needs of Harry and his wife the place needed attention anyway. If they don't need it any more it can be used for other members of the household or let commercially.
OTOH HM is of the wartime 'thrift' generation and will probably give Harry a piece of her mind over wasting money!!!
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