Harry and Meghan might be moving to Canada with Archie

By Maddison Leach|

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly considering moving to Canada with baby Archie, giving up life in the UK for something more private.

The Sussexes have spent the better part of their marriage battling tabloid drama and facing criticism for everything from flying in a private jet to how Meghan holds her own child.

Harry and Meghan are reportedly considering moving to Canada. (Sipa USA)

Now the couple are reportedly considering up and leaving the UK in the hopes of escaping the scrutiny of the British press.

According to a source close to the royals who spoke with Us Weekly, "Meghan and Harry have considered moving to Canada, as it's part of the Commonwealth."

Adding that Harry and Meghan would be looking to move "in the future", the relocation would make sense for the pair for a number of reasons.

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Living outside of the UK may afford the couple a greater deal of privacy, something the Duke and Duchess have worked hard to maintain despite their intensely public roles.

Meghan spent years living in Toronto while she filmed hit TV show Suits and knows the area well, plus Canada is a great deal closer to her home country than England is.

Heading to Canada while Archie is still young could also have its benefits, as Meghan would likely be able to call on her mother, Doria Ragland, to help out with grandma duties as Archie grows up.

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Moving to Canada would bring the couple closer to Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. (Getty)

It wouldn't be the first time a royal has lived abroad, but it certainly isn't common for a married couple so senior in the royal family to jet off to Canada to settle down.

But there's no guarantee the Sussexes will actually be moving across the pond any time soon and previous reports that the pair planned to relocate have failed to come to fruition.

In the leadup to Archie's birth in May several outlets claimed that Harry and Meghan were considering moving to Africa to raise the young royal, as the continent holds a special place in the couple's hearts.

There was speculation the couple would move to Africa. (Getty)

However, these rumours don't look like they'll be coming true anytime soon, and though Harry and Meghan recently completed a royal tour through several African countries, none of their engagements involved house hunting.

So though the couple may be considering Canada as a future home, we'll wait until the 'For Sale' sign appears out the front of Frogmore Cottage before making any bets on their relocation.

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