Vancouver Island may have been catalyst for Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from royal family
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Prince Harry released his in-depth memoir "Spare" on Tuesday, and Vancouver Island plays a memorable role in the tale.
Prince Harry released his in-depth memoir "Spare" on Tuesday, and Vancouver Island plays a memorable role in the tale.
Harry, Meghan and son Archie made local waves when they stayed at a home in North Saanich, B.C., in late 2019.
The family was spotted several times around Horth Hill Regional Park and even volunteered to help a local couple take a picture while hiking.
In his memoir, Harry describes the "taste of freedom" the family felt while staying on Vancouver Island.
"From morning to night we didn't have to give a thought to being ambushed," he wrote. "The house was right on the edge of a sparkling green forest, with big gardens where Archie and the dogs could play, and it was nearly surrounded by the clean, cold sea."
"Best of all, no one knew we were there. We hiked, we kayaked, we played – in peace," he wrote.
Harry goes on to say that the first time the couple needed groceries, they were concerned their cover would be broken.
