Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life in California: What we know now
might be one of the most talked-about goodbyes, but nothing comes close to the classic Megixt getting the headlines and the surreal response on social media. The royal family members, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, left their castles and travelled all the way to California, setting their American life away from the radar and chaos.
For better or worse, the life that was pondered didn't stay the same, and the couple experienced quite a lot of unprecedented events after packing their suitcases.
The famed '
Megxit
'
The dawn of 2020 marked the end of Harry and Meghan's era of being senior members of the royal family, as they stepped down from their significant position on January 8. In the statement, the couple emphasised looking forward to being financially independent and carving out a progressive new role, splitting their time between the UK and North America. A couple of days later, Queen
Elizabeth
released an emotional and supportive statement in favour of Harry and Meghan and their desire to have a young new life together, according to People magazine.
A life after the UK
After a lengthy transition period, the content creators moved to California in March, along with another announcement that they would no longer be working with royal members. Over the summer, Harry and Meghan moved to a nine-bedroom mansion in Montecito. However, a year later, the couple marched to give a bombshell interview with
Oprah Winfrey
, revealing how Meghan was silenced by the royal family. 'I came to understand that not only was I not being protected, but that they were willing to lie to protect other members of the family,' Meghan said, before adding, 'They weren't willing to tell the truth to protect me and my husband."
Prince Harry
and Meghan Markle's American life
Through interviews, podcasts, social media, and many more outlets, Harry and Meghan dived into an intricate multimedia world, where they shared their experiences. While moving to California proved a great deal for the royal family, the couple faced a lot of scrutiny over the years after being in the spotlight. In 2023, Prince Harry published his memoir 'Spare,' gaining a worldwide buzz for all the explosive secrets, unexpected love stories, and a tale about his substance abuse.
Furthermore, with many projects launched by Meghan – whether it's a lifestyle show on an OTT platform, or the podcasts about being a businesswoman, or a lifestyle brand that faced criticism over quality.
In the previous year, the documentary called 'Harry: The Lost Prince' aired the German television, where the makers highlighted how the couple had been living an isolated life after moving to California. 'Harry and Meghan have set the bar very high.
They want to be global benefactors who bring about tangible change. So far, they have not lived up to this image at all. The cultural life here is very lively, but it often happens in closed circles, and Harry and Meghan rarely participate.
They seem to have isolated themselves a lot,' Ulrike Grunewald, the creator of the documentary, revealed to The Mail, claiming that the couple failed to provide the world what they promised.
Amid the escalating rumours of separation or divorce, the couple has stood strong, opting for professionalism. The couple has been living the American dream with two kids - Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4. Prince Harry works with his two charities: the Invictus Games Foundation and Sentebale, an organisation focusing on 'mental fitness' and the impact of poverty and HIV/AIDS in southern African countries. Meanwhile, Meghan has been actively involved in the Archewell Foundation, along with working for her brand, As Ever.
About Prince Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, who have been fan-favourite family members, said 'I DO' on May 19, 2018. While the never-ending speculations chart the headlines, their simplest photos are enough to make their fans gush over them. Since 2020, the couple has been rebranding their lifestyle and resurging their image. Currently, the couple resides in the celebrity-favoured Southern California enclave, a 19,000 square foot home with 9 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms, according to the Architectural Digest.
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