00:00Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have called off their UK house hunt for now.
00:04The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly moved into a new home owned by a wealthy pal
00:09of Harry's in the Cotswolds.
00:11An insider told the Daily Mail that the family of four had been crashing in the friend's
00:14main house, but recently moved into a separate property on his country estate.
00:19Must be nice.
00:21Meghan and Harry's every move has been in the spotlight since their surprise return
00:24across the pond in August, when Page Six reported that the couple was living that PJ life.
00:31Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dropped six figures to fly on a private jet from Los Angeles to
00:36Birmingham, and a member of Harry's family shared her excitement over their shocking return
00:40to the UK.
00:41Page Six can exclusively reveal the couple chartered a private plane through Planet Nine, a global
00:47private aviation company, for their 10-hour flight.
00:50According to aviation estimates, the private jet cost around $12,000 per hour, putting the
00:55estimated cost of their journey at roughly $120,000.
00:59The Bombardier Global Express XRS features two bathrooms, comfortable seating for up to
01:0413 passengers, five beds that sleep six, and storage for 12 to 15 medium suitcases.
01:11According to Planet Nine, the jet was refurbished in 2023.
01:14A source told Page Six the couple opted for a private jet so they could bring their family
01:19dogs, Pula, a black Labrador retriever, and Mia, a beagle, with them to the UK.
01:23Harry's return to his homeland has also gotten an enthusiastic reaction from his extended family.
01:28Lady Eliza Spencer, the 34-year-old daughter of Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer,
01:33was asked about her cousin's return to the UK, and simply responded,
01:37It's exciting.
01:38Spencer added, We would love to be able to find some time to visit.
01:42Harry, Meghan, and their two children landing in Birmingham on August 26, although the family
01:46of four has yet to make a public appearance since arriving.
01:50News broke last week that the Sussexes were relocating to the UK for an extended period,
01:55six years after they stepped away from their royal duties and moved to Montecito, California.
01:59An insider previously told Page Six that King Charles III is the real reason behind Harry's
02:04decision to return.
02:05The monarch reportedly looks forward to spending time with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
02:10Harry and Meghan will not be working royals.
02:12Instead, they will continue their business enterprises while living in a non-royal residence.
02:17The couple has also been house hunting in the Cotswolds, close to Charles and Camilla's
02:21Highgrove house.
02:22And Harry may have hinted at the move last year when he spoke with singer Joss Stone
02:26about returning to the UK.
02:28Stone said Harry discussed the quality of schools and the importance of community for children.
02:33For now, Harry and Meghan are keeping their Montecito home,
02:35which is reportedly worth 14.5 million dollars.
02:38But their return to the UK has already come with a hefty price tag,
02:42including an estimated $120,000 flight across the Atlantic.
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