Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Stand Firm on US Residence Amid Legal and Professional Developments

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reaffirmed their commitment to remaining in the United States, despite recent challenges and public scrutiny. According to royal insiders, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are resolute in their decision to stay in California, even in the face of potential deportation threats from former President Donald Trump.

The couple, who relocated to the US in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties, have established a strong presence in the affluent community of Montecito. Their children’s education, particularly Prince Archie‘s recent start at a new school, is a significant factor in their decision to stay. “Meghan is a US citizen, and Archie has just started a new school, so to leave the place they call home isn’t even an option,” a source explained.

Prince Harry’s immigration status remains a contentious issue, with his admissions of past drug use in his memoir “Spare” potentially affecting his visa status. However, the couple has assembled a formidable legal team to protect their interests in the US. A recent ruling by a judge to keep Harry’s visa records confidential has also supported their stance.

Professionally, the couple is adopting a “twin-track approach,” with Prince Harry focusing more on philanthropic efforts and Meghan leaning towards entrepreneurial projects and commercial ventures. Harry is set to join Andrew Ross Sorkin for a conversation at The New York Times DealBook Conference on December 4, while Meghan will attend the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala in Los Angeles on the same day to honor their friend Tyler Perry.

Despite their separate professional engagements, the couple remains committed to their joint efforts through the Archewell Foundation. Meghan recently hosted a dinner for Afghan women through the foundation, emphasizing her commitment to community building and supporting women who have resettled in the US from Afghanistan.

In addition to their US residence, the Sussexes have also invested in a £3.6 million villa in Portugal, which is intended as a holiday retreat and financial investment rather than a new home).