Prince Harry 'house hunting in UK despite divide' with Meghan Markle

The couple moved to the US following their decision to step down as working members of the Royal Family in 2020.

Harry and Meghan currently do not have a base in the UK after King Charles evicted them from Frogmore Cottage earlier this year.

In September, Prince Harry requested to stay in a room in Windsor Castle during a brief trip to the UK.

However, the Duke of Sussex's request was rejected due to a lack of notice given to the Royal Family.

In a bid to find a new base in the UK, Harry has started looking for a property near London, according to a source.

They told OK!: "There is a divide between the couple on this issue but they will soon start looking for a property of their own near London and Harry is very much leading this.

"They won’t be asking the King for a property on the royal estate due to the issue that arose with Frogmore Cottage.

"Making use of a small apartment in Kensington Palace from time to time isn’t out of the question, but when it comes to a home in the UK, they will purchase that themselves."

Meghan Markle has not travelled to the UK since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022.

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The Duchess of Sussex declined an invitation to King Charles's Coronation in May 2023.

Prince Harry attended the landmark event on his own.

Harry and Meghan currently live in a multi-million-pound mansion in Montecito, California.

There have been reports that the couple are searching for a new home with Santa Barbara among the areas considered.