As the rest of the world has been making quarantine plans, so have Meghan and Harry. The couple has reportedly left their temporary home on Vancouver Island and headed into the US. The couple has apparently settled down in a home in the Los Angeles area, a source tells People magazine.
The news is surprising to many, who assumed the couple had hunkered down in Canada. They were conscious of coronavirus concerns rising around the world. It led them not to bring 10-month-old Archie to London when they returned earlier this month. The move to Meghan's hometown came with a compound that the family can enjoy while social distancing. The couple has reportedly not left the home since settling in.
Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven't commented on a move. With just days left until Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the royal family, fans are eager to see what's next. What's clear is that Harry is determined to make his own way for his family as he moves into the next stage of his life.
Meghan and Harry are living on a compound, according to the source. They haven't left since they settled in, as coronavirus concerns continued to rise worldwide. No representatives for Harry and Meghan have commented on the move.
Los Angeles had been floated as a possible location for the couple. Aside from having grown up there, Meghan also has quite a support system there. Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, and many of her trusted friends reside in the Los Angeles area.
The move to Los Angeles is a letdown for some Canadians who thought Harry and Meghan might stay a while. However, reports have indicated Los Angeles as their destination since as far back as January. The couple reportedly moved prior to the borders between the countries being closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Some believe the move may have been forced to happen sooner than planned. Because none of the three were Canadian citizens, there may have been issues traveling in and out of the country for the family. Also, citizens of countries around the world were asked to return to their home countries, leaving them with the US or the UK to choose from.
Harry was due to stay in the UK for a bit longer but left early as the coronavirus forced the royals into their own separate corners. Harry learned by phone, as did William, that his father, Prince Charles, tested positive for COVID-19. Critics of the couple believe that they should return home to help William and Kate as support.
Fans who are used to the regular attacks against Meghan know that no answer would satisfy their critics. If they went, they'd be slammed for putting people, including the Queen and their child, at risk. If they don't go, they're negligent of Harry's ill father.
Harry and Meghan have shared a message of support during this difficult time.
"These are uncertain times. And now, more than ever, we need each other. We need each other for truth, for support, and to feel less alone during a time that can honestly feel quite scary," they shared on Instagram.
"There are so many around the world who need support right now, who are working tirelessly to respond to this crisis behind the scenes, on the frontline, or at home," the message continues.
"Our willingness, as a people, to step up in the face of what we are all experiencing with COVID-19 is awe-inspiring. This moment is as true a testament there is to the human spirit."
"We often speak of compassion. All of our lives are in some way affected by this, uniting each of us globally. How we approach each other and our communities with empathy and kindness is indisputably important right now," they noted.
"Over the coming weeks, this will be our guiding principle. We will be sharing information and resources to help all of us navigate the uncertainty: from posting accurate information and facts from trusted experts, to learning about measures we can take to keep ourselves and our families healthy, to working with organisations that can support our mental and emotional well-being."
"In addition, we will focus on the inspiring stories of how so many of you around the world are connecting in ways big and small to lift all of us up," they continued.
"We are all in this together, and as a global community we can support each other through this process – and build a digital neighbourhood that feels safe for every one of us. We look forward to sharing more over the days and weeks to come…"
On Monday, the couple shared their appreciation for the health care workers on the front lines.
"Around the world, the response from people in every walk of life, to protect and look out for their communities has been inspiring," they wrote. "None more so than the brave and dedicated healthcare workers on the frontline, risking their own well-being to care for the sick and fight COVID-19. Wherever you are in the world, we are all incredibly grateful."
"For all of us, the best way we can support health workers is to make sure we do not make their job any harder by spreading this disease further," they continued.
"No matter where you are, the @WHO have shared some guidelines that can help. You may have seen or heard these before, but they are as important today as ever. Please click our link in bio for more information from @WHO."
Some people thought that post may have been a light jab at Prince William and Kate Middleton. The pair received mixed responses to their visit to a 111 call center last week. Some thought it was counterproductive for them to show up at a busy call center, where they were not practicing social distancing.
