Meghan Markle's America exit ‘was not easy,' says insider

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to leave their life in the United States was reportedly not an easy one, despite their excitement about starting a new chapter in the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently returned to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after spending several years living in Montecito, California. According to sources cited by People, the couple had grown deeply attached to their life and home in Montecito but had been planning their move for some time. Meghan 'really loves' life in Montecito A source told People that leaving their California home was particularly difficult for Meghan. 'Meghan really loves their life in Montecito and their home there,' the source said. The insider added that the couple were nevertheless excited about what lies ahead, particularly for their children and the experiences they will have growing up in the English countryside. The source said the move was something Harry and Meghan believed was the right decision for their family, even though leaving their life in California was emotionally difficult. Couple may return to America The Sussexes reportedly do not view their move as a permanent goodbye to the United States. According to the source, their departure was more of a temporary decision than a final farewell. 'It wasn't a goodbye forever. It was much more, 'We'll be back, but this is what we're doing right now,'' the source said. Harry to experience UK life as private citizen A royal source described the couple's new plans as an 'English countryside dream'. The move could also give Prince Harry a different experience of life in Britain, as he will reportedly be living in the UK as a private citizen rather than as a working royal. 'This will be the first time that Harry has lived in the U.K. as a private citizen where no one can demand any access to him,' the royal source said. The couple are reportedly looking forward to their new life in the countryside while keeping their connection to their California home.