Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked Great Britain and fans across the globe when they
announced in January 2020 that they are stepping back as senior members of the royal family.
The Queen was reportedly none too pleased about the decision, but her majesty and the
couple were able to reach a positive resolution after talks with Prince William, Prince Charles,
and other royal stakeholders.
In an official statement, the Queen said,
"As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from royal
duties, including official military appointments."
According to the BBC, she also noted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will keep their
titles, adding,
"They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties."
Now that the dust has settled, Harry and Meghan have settled into their new life in Canada
with their almost one-year-old son, Archie.
This life includes their massive Vancouver Island home, which reportedly sits on the
"shores of the Saanich Inlet of North Saanich, British Columbia," according to Pure Wow.
Although the Sussexes reportedly don't own the sprawling property outright, they've been
enjoying the luxurious location ever since they announced their departure from the royal
family.
Here's what you need to know about Harry and Meghan's seriously impressive digs.
As it turns out, famed music producer David Foster reportedly helped find them a $14 million
mansion owned by an unidentified party.
Foster told the Daily Mail,
"I felt honored that I was able to help Meghan there, because I'm a Canadian and we're a
commonwealth country, we're the Crown's.
It's important to us, so I grew up with that kind of sentiment.
[...] The owner has allowed this to happen through me, and I was happy to facilitate.
I don't know what their next plans are, but I know that it was reinvigorating for them
to spend some downtime.
This is a great testament to my hometown of Victoria that they were able to go under the
radar for so long."
"They could be like ordinary people here."
“Yeah, definitely."
Or at least very wealthy ordinary people.
The Daily Mail has speculated that the home - which boasts a wine tasting room, a two-story
living room, a media room, eight bedrooms, and private beaches - is owned by someone
who possibly runs in the same circles as Russian oligarchs and international billionaires.
It's not clear how long the Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to stay in their waterfront
mansion, but for the time being, it sounds like they're doing everything possible to
secure the home.
And although the property was reportedly outfitted with security precautions before Meghan and
Harry moved in, TMZ reported in February 2020 that the Sussexes recently had a security
camera installed along the home's beach, complete with a "wandering lens."
The duo also supposedly hung a giant tarp between trees on the property to obscure views
from onlookers and the paparazzi.
In addition to beefing up security measures at home, The Sun reported:
"[The couple has] a team of up to 15 highly-trained close protection experts - including some
Canadian 'Mounties' keeping watch over them 24/7."
"What are you ladies up to, huh?"
"We're going for high tea."
"You're going for tea in Canada, huh?
What kind of tea would that be?"
Considering Canada will be home for Meghan and Harry for the foreseeable future, it's
not too surprising they're also reportedly eyeing a six-bedroom, five-bathroom home in
the fancy neighborhood of Kitsilano in Vancouver.
With a whopping price tag of over $35 million, the four-floor property clocks in at 12,297
square feet and features ocean view terraces, private gardens, and full-length panoramic
windows, to name a few perks.
A real estate agent supposedly told The Sun,
"Meghan has expressed an interest in this beautiful house.
It would be perfect for her, Harry and little Archie.
The neighborhood is known as a haven for wealthy people and has a very laid-back atmosphere.
I'm sure they would be very happy there, and they would be welcomed with open arms."
Best of all?
The estate has one more key ingredient - security.
Another source said,
"It's quiet and locals respect each other and value their privacy.
They'd fit in very well."
All in all, it sounds like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have plenty of incredible housing
options in the Great White North.
Happy house hunting!
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