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Zoe Forsey

Why Meghan Markle and Harry have moved to LA - and £7m mansion they're 'eyeing up'

Just before the US and Canada closed their borders to non-essential travel to stop the further spread of coronavirus, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry boarded a private jet and flew to LA.

They fled to North America after announcing they were quitting the Royal Family and have been there ever since, except their brief farewell tour in the UK.

But now, the couple have packed their bags again and moved to California, which is reportedly going to to their permanent base going forward.

A royal source told the Sun the couple decided they "had to get out" before the borders closed for the foreseeable future.

In their initial quitting statement Meghan and Harry said they would split their time between the UK and north America, but that plan now seems to have changed - but why?

Meghan and Harry are now in LA with their son Archie (Getty Images)

The source said: "This move was planned for some time. They realised Canada would not work out for various reasons and they want to be based in the Los Angeles area.

“They have a big support network there. It’s where their new team of Hollywood agents and PRs and business managers are based."

And of course there's another huge benefit of living in LA rather than Canada - it's where Meghan's mum Doria lives.

It's where the Duchess grew up, so she also has a lot of friends there and a real support network.

Meghan Markle with her mother Doria Ragland (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The news comes the day after Meghan's first non-royal job was announced - a narrating role on Disneynature's new film Elephant.

The film, which will land on Disney+ on April 3, follows an elephant family's "extraordinary 1,000 mile journey across Africa on an adventure that will change their lives."

The exciting new role is Meghan's first performance since she gave up her acting career to marry Harry.

It's unknown where Meghan and Harry will set up home in LA, although it's believed they are looking close to Hollywood.

They are reportedly eyeing up a £5.4m mansion in Malibu home, which is just 30 miles away from Doria.

There are a number of swimming pools, tennis courts and a wine cellar (THE GROSBY GROUP / BACKGRID)

Petra Manor has five-bedroom property and boasts a tennis court, wine cellar, swimming pool and impressive grounds.

Pictures taken inside Petra Manor show a spacious, luxurious home with plush furnishings.

It comes with a modern bar area, with a marble counter, stools and shakers and tools to make cocktails with.

The cinema room is pretty special (THE GROSBY GROUP / BACKGRID)

The property's home cinema is decorated in all-black with beds, comfortable armchairs and sofas.

A glamorous brick wine cellar is also part of the mansion, with enough shelves to hold hundreds of bottles.

One of the bedrooms opens out onto a balcony, overlooking the garden terraces.

The sleek open plan kitchen has two marble-topped islands and a wooden floor, along with a bench and sofas.

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