It wasn’t the first time Edward showed his support for Meghan and Harry.

On the attention surrounding the royal defectors, Edward opined, “I stay way out of it.

It’s much the safest place to be.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walking

That’s fantastic news and yeah, absolutely, I hope they’re very happy."

Newswhen the news initially broke in March 2023.

It’s like [the family] want to cut them out of the picture for good."

Princess Anne and Prince Edward smiling

However, a source informedThe Independentthat they were blindsided by rumors about Andrew moving in.

A second insider clarified toThe Times,“It is what it is.

They are not fighting it.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry being interviewed

They realize they have a home [in California].

[…] They were very privileged to have a second residence.

The eviction was finalized in June 2023.