Meghan Markle and Prince Harry thought about settling in New Zealand before welcoming their son Archie.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex now live in Montecito, California after resigning from the royal family last year. However, according to the Governors of Oceania countries, before moving to the United States, Prince Harry and Markle expressed interest in living in New Zealand during the 2018 Royal Trip to the South Pacific.
Governor Patsy Reddy, who represents Queen Elizabeth in New Zealand, told the media Associated Press The couple raised the possibility of buying a house in the country while looking around Abel Tasman National Park.
“They said they could imagine living in a place like this and wanted to know if we thought it was theoretically possible. They might even have a place in New Zealand,” Reddy said, recalling that Prince Harry and Markle were already very close. Tired because this country is the last stop of their 16-day royal tour.
“Of course, we said,’Of course. That would be good. There are many opportunities to live in New Zealand, but this will be something they have to explore,'” she continued. “They are considering how to support their families. And, obviously, they have already made some decisions.”
The Governor clarified that this is not a formal request for assistance, but an informal discussion about Prince Harry and Markle’s hopes for the future.
According to Reddy, one of the couple’s favorite places in New Zealand is the friendly and convenient outdoor activities of the locals. She described the Sussex couple as “lovely” and added that she hoped that “they have a bright future here.”
During their visit to New Zealand three years ago, Prince Harry and Markle visited the Redwood Tree Trail in Rotorua, where they were welcomed by staff and a group of mountain bikers, dog walkers and children in Halloween costumes . The couple walked through the redwood forest holding hands and stopped to admire the 2000-year-old trunks of California redwoods.
The Sussex couple had a brief encounter with a group of mountain bikers, and they gave the Duchess a large soft toy lizard.
“Do you know how lucky you are to have such a place?” Prince Harry was quoted Data network It’s like telling the driver.
Markle also expressed her admiration for the forest, saying: “This place is your backyard. It’s great. It’s really special. It’s beautiful.”
Just before they embarked on their 2018 trip to Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, Markle and Prince Harry announced that they would welcome their first child. Their son Archie Harrison was born in May 2019. They welcomed their second child on June 4th, a daughter named Lilibet Diana.
Johannesburg, South Africa-October 2: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Creative Industries and Business Reception held in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 2, 2019.
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