Harry and Meghan new home means they are neighbours with plenty of celebrity friends
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved into their new home with son Archie, and they are surrounded by celebrity friends.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a home in Santa Barbara in Los Angeles, having previously staying in the 18-bedroom mansion of movie producer Tyler Perry.
Now they are home owners and permanent locals, the couple is focused on settling into their new lives. With Meghan's mother Doria Ragland living nearby, they are perfectly situated.
Also living nearby is Gwyneth Paltrow who has written on her lifestyle website Goop: "Santa Barbara —less than 100 miles from L.A. up the PCH — is one of the best things about Southern California.
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The couple has bought a home close to Meghan's mother Doria. Getty
"And with new farm-to-table restaurants, some fantastic beachside resorts, and up-and-coming neighborhoods like the Funk Zone, the town is more exciting than ever."
Oprah also lives nearby in Montecito. Oprah attended the wedding of Harry and Meghan in 2018 and the they are firm friends.
Oprah arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. AP/AAP
Ellen DeGeneres also owns a home in Santa Barbara where she lives with wife Portia de Rossi. Ellen visited Meghan at their Windsor home in London when Archie was born and has stayed in contact with the couple.
It is understood Harry and Meghan chose their new home because it affords them more privacy.
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With the release of a controversial tell-all book this week called Finding Freedom, they are sure to be surrounded by paparazzi keen to snap the trio going about their day.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Morocco. AP
Their new home is said to be smaller than most in the area, and more intimate and suitable to family life.
A spokesman for Meghan and Harry confirmed the family made the move in July, adding: "They have settled into the quiet privacy of their community since their arrival and hope that this will be respected for their neighbours, as well as for them as a family."
Meghan & Harry: The New Revelations airs on Saturday, August 15 at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
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