Meghan and Harry nearly settled across the planet from Montecito
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According to Sky News, Meghan and Harry almost chose New Zealand instead of California when considering their exit from Buckingham Palace. This is according to governor-general Dame Patsy Reddy, who said that during a 2018 visit shortly after their wedding, “They said that they could imagine living in a place like this and wondered whether we thought it would be theoretically possible. Even possible for them to have a place in New Zealand.”
Reddy recalls, “Of course, we said, ‘Sure. It would be fine’. There are lots of opportunities to live in New Zealand, but that would be something that they’d have to explore. They were looking at how they might raise their family. And obviously they’ve made some decisions since.” Indeed, as Metro notes, during her infamous Oprah interview, Meghan herself talked about New Zealand as a potential locale the couple considered upon realizing a move was necessary. She also mentioned Canada and South Africa.
The Surprising Place Meghan And Harry Almost Moved Before Calling California Home
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By Melissa Willets/Aug. 5, 2021 12:15 pm EST
Of course, for Meghan, a move to California was like going home, since the 40-year-old was born in Los Angeles (via Biography).
All told, the location the family chose makes sense — especially given that Meghan and Harry have ties to Hollywood. One project sees them developing an animated series with Netflix (via The Hollywood Reporter).
So, can you believe that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex almost moved to a completely different part of the globe?
Meghan and Harry nearly settled across the planet from Montecito
According to Sky News, Meghan and Harry almost chose New Zealand instead of California when considering their exit from Buckingham Palace. This is according to governor-general Dame Patsy Reddy, who said that during a 2018 visit shortly after their wedding, “They said that they could imagine living in a place like this and wondered whether we thought it would be theoretically possible. Even possible for them to have a place in New Zealand.”
Reddy recalls, “Of course, we said, ‘Sure. It would be fine’. There are lots of opportunities to live in New Zealand, but that would be something that they’d have to explore. They were looking at how they might raise their family. And obviously they’ve made some decisions since.” Indeed, as Metro notes, during her infamous Oprah interview, Meghan herself talked about New Zealand as a potential locale the couple considered upon realizing a move was necessary. She also mentioned Canada and South Africa.
Reddy recalls, “Of course, we said, ‘Sure. It would be fine’. There are lots of opportunities to live in New Zealand, but that would be something that they’d have to explore. They were looking at how they might raise their family. And obviously they’ve made some decisions since.”
Indeed, as Metro notes, during her infamous Oprah interview, Meghan herself talked about New Zealand as a potential locale the couple considered upon realizing a move was necessary. She also mentioned Canada and South Africa.
