Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to leave their £11million California mansion because they are ‘not over the moon’ with it, reports say.
After only 18 months, it is reported that the Duke and Duchess want to leave their Montecito nine-bedroom house.
Insiders have claimed the couple are now looking at other places to raise their children Archie, two, and Lilibet, six months.
It comes after they spent their first Christmas as a family in the sprawling mansion, even showing a glimpse of their baby Lilibet for the first time on their Christmas card.
According to reports, Duchess and Duke of Sussex plan on leaving California.
Prince Harry and Meghan markle moved to America in 2012, after which they purchased the Montecito neighborhood property.
Daily Mirror received this information from a source: “They’re thinking about selling their house.” But, they won’t put it on the marketplace because of their identity.
“It is only shown to serious buyers who have been confirmed by funds.”
According to an insider, they want to live in their neighborhood or near it but are not thrilled about the house’s location.
They bought the couple their The mansion boasts 16 bathrooms and was built in Montecito (California), last year after quitting frontline royal duties and moving to the US.
Later, Princess Eugenie was given the keys to Frogmore Cottage at Windsor. She lives there now with Jack Brooksbank as well as their son August.
The couple lives in a Californian house with a wine cellar and play area that overlooks the ocean.
You will find a sauna, a cinema, a separate guesthouse and tennis courts, as well as a home with a pool.
The previous owner of the Chateau of Riven Rock – as their new home is known – was Russian businessman Sergey Grishin – who purchased the property in 2009.
Grishin also used to own a California estate. This was known as Scarface mansion, after it featured in Al Pacino’s movie of 1983. Grishin sold the property for an identical price in 2015 at $12million.
In August Meghan Markle shared a unique glimpse of the Californian estate with fans in a message that she sent to her 40th birthday.
During an appearance on America’s Got Talent, the Duchess Of Sussex showed off the interior of California’s mansion.
This latest report comes weeks after Prince Harry & Meghan Markle posted the first picture of Lilibet Diana, their six-month-old daughter, on their Christmas card.
The family portrait, by Alexi Lubomirski, showed Meghan, 40, holding up their giggling daughter, while a smiling Harry, 37, looked on with his arm around their two-year-old son Archie.
Surrounded by lush green gardens and overlooking the sea, the couple’s Californian home has a gym, spa, cinema, tennis court, and swimming pool
Additionally, the property boasts a wine cellar and play area as well as a pub games room. A separate guesthouse is also available.
Last year, the couple purchased their Montecito mansion with 16 bathrooms.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle posted the first picture of Lilibet Diana, their child, last month for their Christmas card
They released the card because they announced that they made donations to several charities. This was in keeping with Duchess’s campaign for an all-American paid family leave law.
“This was the year that we welcomed Lilibet our baby girl to this world. Their message said that Archie and Lili were a Mama and Papa to them and made them a family.
‘As we look forward to 2022 we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families – from those being relocated from Afghanistan to American famiilies in need of paid parental leave.’
The work of Mr Lubomirski was later shared on Instagram by the caption: ‘The Duke and duchess of Sussex. Archie. Lilibet. This is one rare project that only a few are allowed to participate in.
“To have the opportunity to tell the story of the family I first photographed, both as an engaged and married couple. Then, on their wedding day, as a married couple. And now, witnessing their love grow into beautiful children was a wonderful honor.
“Anyone who’s seen my #allloveseries will see that I get the most joy from photography when they are able to capture love in any form.
Photographers can only have one gift: to be trusted enough by their subjects, to allow them to share their feelings and let the images speak for themselves.
“This was a joyous day, one I felt extremely fortunate to be invited to photograph. X’
MailOnline reached out to a representative of the Duke and Duchess Sussex for comments.