Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were said to be eyeing up an $18million (£14.4million) Malibu home, but it seems as though those plans are on...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were said to be eyeing up an $18million (£14.4million) Malibu home, but it seems as though those plans are on hold.
The couple took a huge step in their house-hunting mission as they were reportedly eyeing up an $8million (£6.4million) plot of land in the Californian city, with plans to build a 10,000 square foot mansion which would cost $10million (£8million). However, a source has claimed Harry has been trying to "sabotage" the plans.
Meghan and Harry recently took a trip to New York City and it's been reported that the Duke of Sussex is now keen on moving to the Big Apple. The source said he felt very at home there and enjoyed "the fast pace, the culture, the social scene."
They also said it would be easier for Harry to visit his family in London if they lived in New York. A flight from New York to London takes eight hours, while one from Malibu takes almost 11 hours.
"Harry was all gung-ho for the Malibu move a few months ago. Yes, it was Meghan's idea, but he was excited about it. It feels odd that now he wants out of that Californian life and is suggesting they buy a place in New York instead. It's almost like he's trying to sabotage things because it makes zero logical sense," the source told Heat magazine.
They said Meghan is still hoping to stay close to Los Angeles for work opportunities. The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly been travelling to LA for meetings "multiple times a week", with the work set to ramp up as their projects go into production.
The source said she's "all about making face-to-face contact" in order to build "meaningful" relationships, which would be helped if they stayed close to Hollywood. However, they said she understands Harry's desire to catch up with his family and friends.
Meghan and Harry are believed to have reached a compromise over the move. "She says maybe once they've made a success of things in Hollywood, they can look at getting a place in New York," the source said.
