March 14, 2025 marks five years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California, and their fans are celebrating this milestone. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a video of their “freedom flight” in 2020 as they left Canada and headed to Los Angeles. The video, first shared in Netflix’s Harry & Meghan docuseries in 2022, shows Harry panning the camera around to show Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, Meghan, their son Prince Archie, and their dogs. The couple announced their decision to step back from royal duties and become financially independent on January 8, 2020, and spent time in Vancouver Island before moving to Tyler Perry’s home in Los Angeles as the Covid-19 pandemic began.
In the video, Harry expressed gratitude towards Perry, calling him an amazing friend whom they hadn’t met before. The couple’s stay at Perry’s home was kept a secret, with Harry mentioning that even his family back in Canada still believed he was there. Harry and Meghan later purchased their own home in Montecito, where they also revealed that Perry was named the godparent to their second child, Princess Lilibet, born in 2021. Over the years, the couple has expanded their careers with the creation of their Archewell Foundation and production company.
Meghan has recently seen success with her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which was renewed for a second season. She also announced plans to launch a new podcast titled “Confessions of a Female Founder” in April. On the other hand, Harry has been busy with The Invictus Games, a sporting tournament he created for injured or sick service personnel in 2014. Speaking at the 2025 games in Vancouver, Canada, Harry expressed that he wouldn’t change anything about his experiences, except still wishing there were no need for the Invictus Games.
Since their move to California five years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have established themselves in various endeavors, including their philanthropic work through the Archewell Foundation and their production company. The couple continues to be active in their respective projects, with Meghan’s Netflix series gaining popularity and her upcoming podcast set to launch soon. Harry’s dedication to the Invictus Games remains strong, with the prince reflecting on the positive impact of the tournament on injured service personnel.
Fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken to social media to celebrate the couple’s fifth anniversary in California. Fan pages dedicated to Harry and Meghan have shared the couple’s “freedom flight” video, showcasing their journey from Canada to Los Angeles. The video, originally featured in a Netflix docuseries, depicts the couple’s transition to independence in early 2020 and their subsequent move to Tyler Perry’s home in LA as the pandemic took hold. The close relationship between the Sussexes and Perry is highlighted, with the couple later making their own home in Montecito and revealing Perry as a godparent to their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
Looking back on their journey over the past five years, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced significant personal and professional growth. Their decision to step back from royal duties and establish themselves in California has allowed them to pursue their passions and contribute to various charitable causes. The couple’s continued commitment to making a positive impact through their work reflects their dedication to creating a better future for themselves and others. As they mark this milestone anniversary, fans are excited to see what the future holds for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in California and beyond.
