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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Settle Down in Santa Barbara

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Since their split from the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have settled into their new family home in Santa Barbara, California as of July 2020.

In January 2020, the famous couple broke from the royal family and announced that they would be giving up their historic titles. They subsequently left the United Kingdom due to conflicts between the press and Markle and cited that they wanted to gain financial independence from the powerful monarchy. They announced this news to the public via a statement posted on Instagram.

 

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“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA

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After cutting ties, the power couple initially moved Canada, and then shortly after relocated to the L.A. area in California. Then, amidst the global pandemic, the couple recently decided to leave and settle on the central Californian coast. They have settled into a quiet neighborhood in which they can escape the public eye and maintain a level of privacy. The royal couple has neighbors that also like to keep their personal lives private, including former television host Oprah Winfrey.

As Markle and Prince Harry start their quiet life in sunny California, we wish them the best of luck as they embark on this new chapter and continue to surprise fans of the royal family.