Meghan Markle, 38, and Prince Harry, 35, have spent their first Christmas as parents in Canada, far away from the royal bubble. While the Sussexes’ exact location is being kept a secret for security reasons, they are reported to be in British Columbia. The couple are expected to see in the New Year with baby Archie and Megan’s mother Doria Ragland at a multimillion-pound waterfront mansion.

Meghan and Harry confirmed they would be skipping Christmas with the Queen back in November and it has since been revealed they are spending downtime in Canada.

While their precise location has been kept under wraps the couple are reported to have been spotted out hiking and jogging by locals in British Columbia.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the Sussexes have rented a £10 million waterfront mansion in the region to see in the New Year with Doria and baby Archie.

The royals arrived there 12 days ago with an extensive security team.

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According to sources, the extravagant 10,000sq ft property is owned by an allusive Russian businessman.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: “We know that it’s owned by a Russian businessman, but he’s never around.”

Another said: “It’s an incredible property, and one of the most prestigious around here.

“I wasn’t surprised when I found out Harry and Meghan are staying there. It’s certainly fit for royalty.”

The Sussexes are reported to have rented a high-end suite for Christmas Day elsewhere.

They arrived for Christmas day in a parade of 4x4s with their protection team.

Caterers were called in last minute, sources have claimed.

An insider told the Sunday Mirror: “The high-end caterers were called in to supply the lunch, which included vegetarian options, right at the last minute.”

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They added: “There were 10 to 15 people in the suite, including their security detail.

“A fleet of SUVs was outside the resort, which the group had used, including Range Rovers.

“And as well as security from England, there were also members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police there too.”

Meghan and Harry are currently enjoying a six-week break from royal duty and are expected back in Britain in the New Year.

Ahead of Christmas, the couple were spotted by locals out jogging in British Columbia.

Bev Koffel, who owns the Deep Cove Chalet restaurant in North Saanich told the Vancouver Sun the area had “become a very popular place now”.

She added: “And they jog around, so they’ve been seen.

“It’s kind of exciting. I hope everything goes fine for them.

“They’re breaking away from tradition and I just wish them all the best.”

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