Royal Family LIVE: Harry & Meghan‘s Abandoned Plan for‍ a Life in Africa Before California Move

London, UK – Before their eventual move to Montecito, California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle envisioned a dramatically different⁣ future: a life strategically balanced between royal duty and personal freedom, with a important portion of ‍their time spent in South Africa. The aspiring plan,⁢ intended to ‌shield the couple from the relentless British media, ultimately collapsed following a leak to the press, a ​revelation detailed in ‍Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare.

Sources reveal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sought⁢ a setup where⁣ they could continue to serve the late Queen while enjoying a ​degree of privacy unattainable within the confines of royal life in the UK. The proposal​ centered around ⁤spending roughly half the year in Africa, a continent holding deep ‌personal significance ⁢for ‌Prince ⁢Harry,​ and a location ⁣offering respite from the intense scrutiny of the British tabloids.

Remarkably, Queen ​Elizabeth​ II reportedly⁤ endorsed the concept. however, when Prince Harry‌ formally presented the plan in writing to his father,‌ now King⁣ Charles,‍ the details were swiftly leaked, triggering a public outcry ⁤and effectively extinguishing their hopes. The leak created a ‌firestorm of controversy, making the proposed arrangement untenable.

While New Zealand was briefly considered as an alternative, Africa held a particularly strong emotional pull. Prince‍ Harry has frequently spoken of finding solace and healing⁤ in Africa following the tragic death ⁢of his mother, Princess Diana.‌ Moreover, the Botswana diamond featured in Meghan Markle’s engagement ring served as a poignant symbol of their connection to the continent.

The failure of⁢ this plan, as Harry recounts in Spare, proved‍ pivotal in⁢ their decision to relocate to California with their children, Archie and Lilibet. Though they found a new home ⁢and a measure of independence,⁢ the dream of ‍a life split between the UK and Africa remains a poignant “what if”⁢ – a ⁢bittersweet possibility forever linked to⁣ the shadow of Table Mountain and the complexities of‌ royal life.

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