Prince Harry, 35, and Duchess Meghan, 38, moved to Los Angeles with Baby Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, ten months old. The family had previously lived in Canada for four months. Why it was just a stopover.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan: why are they moving to Los Angeles?
Reason one: Los Angeles is Meghan's home
Meghan was born and grew up in the metropolis on the west coast of the USA. And, very important: Here lives her mother Doria Ragland, 63, her most important caregiver apart from Harry. That the two women will see each other more often after more than two years of "long-distance relationship" and that Doria can hug her grandson Archie – a plus point for everyone involved.
Reason two: Harry and Meghan want to change the world
The Sussexes are what one calls the "Power Couple" in the international press; an influential, cool, famous and respected couple. As such, Harry and Meghan announced in early January 2020 that they would assume a "more progressive role" for the monarchy. As is well known, that did not work.
Harry and Meghan, who always emphasize "wanting to change something", will be all the more powerful after Megxit leads in other areas. And where would that be worse than in sleepy Vancouver Island, her previous residence in Canada and where better than in Los Angeles?
Reason three: more job opportunities
Meghan and Harry are now "privately funded members of the royal family with permission to earn their own income and pursue their own private, nonprofit interests," according to their official website. At the same time, the couple retains their title "Royal Highnesses" and continues to belong to the royal family. The couple does not enjoy complete independence.
The challenge now is to find sources of income that will not jeopardize the reputation of the British monarchy, nor the financial support from Prince Charles, 71.
Los Angeles is a paradise for doing business in many ways. This is where the heart of the entertainment industry beats with Hollywood, here are some of the most important companies in the world, there are people with contacts, power and, very importantly, lots of money.
Reason four: avoiding tax payments
The Sun newspaper reports that financial reasons for tax payments should also have played a role in Harry and Meghan's move to the United States.
An insider: "Originally Harry and Meghan wanted to live in a Commonwealth country – Canada – and make their own money while still fulfilling some royal duties. But their plan fell apart very quickly. They were told that it would be difficult getting a work visa in Canada, and because Meghan remains a US citizen – and her worldwide income is taxed – she would end up paying in the US and Canada. "
Sources used: The Sun, own research
This article originally appeared on Gala.de.