Prince Harry is reportedly 'pushing hard to go down the private island route' in the next unexpected twist to the Sussex's property portfolio.
Following their recent 'eviction' from Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, England, the subject of where Meghan and Harry will reside beyond their main Montecito home has come into play. Some say King Charles may offer the couple a private apartment in Buckingham Palace – but a recent report suggests they are more interested in a private island all their own.
A source, speaking to Heat magazine in the UK, said that Harry is 'pushing hard to go down the private island route' as he 'loved the idea of living in a natural and eco-friendly environment,' The Mirror, a British news publication, reports. Heat's source adds that Harry and Meghan's new home won't serve as a vacation getaway but as their main home as they look to relocate entirely.
'The situation is rapidly becoming uncomfortable to the point of untenable,' the source says. 'There are talks of keeping base in LA and heading somewhere new like Canada, South Africa, or one of the other countries where they have more popularity and public sympathy.'
The couple resides in a $14.7 million mansion in Montecito, California – their first permanent home since stepping down as royals. In an interview with The Cut, Meghan shared they did 'everything we could to get this house' because of its therapeutic and joyous qualities.
'You walk in and go… Joy. And exhale. And calm. It's healing. You feel free,' she says. However, as the 'situation' evolves, the couple may be looking to relocate to a more private residence.
Meghan and Harry may be the first royals to relocate to a private island, but it's not their first time trying island life. The couple visited Kaibu Island – a 13.9-mile-long island off the coast of Fiji, during a royal tour in 2018, where they stayed on the island’s Vatuvara resort (a solar-powered retreat only accessible by private plane).
The source adds that the distraction of an expanding property portfolio is welcome among the couple, who view it as a 'chance to reap the benefits of their success, rather than escaping from their troubles,' The Mirror reports.
Little is known about the islands Harry and Meghan may be considering, but we'll keep you updated once we know more.
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