In Canada, Harry and Meghan warn the paparazzi

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle left London and the bonds of British royalty for "a more peaceful life" in Canada.

As he landed at Victoria Airport on Monday to join the Duchess of Sussex and her son Archie in their luxurious 640 m2 villa estimated at 25 million euros in the prestigious West Vancouver district, Prince Harry took the lead.

The princely couple found refuge in this 640 m2 house estimated at more than 20 million euros. AFP

He warned the paparazzi of legal action and asked them to leave them alone.

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Harry would not have liked to see his wife on the front page of the tabloids walking with his son and two dogs, even if in the photo, the ex-actress of television series displays a broad smile while looking at the photographer ... But for lawyers for the princely couple, these photos were taken without their knowledge.

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A threat that seems not to be taken seriously by the photojournalists who have seated themselves in front of this six-bedroom, five-bathroom home with panoramic ocean views.

"It's a little difficult, just with threats of prosecution: you don't want to say something that could be frowned upon," says a photojournalist crane-footing before he can sell his photos to newspapers like the Daily Mail or USA Today. “Press freedom exists in Canada. As long as you do not follow them, do not harass them and respect the law, the press is free to do its job, ”added one of them.

Journalists crane stand near the new Sussex residence. REUTERS

Especially since the couple is used to playing cat and mouse with the paparazzi who are partly responsible for some of their income and their notoriety. “They are very clever. They have like eight different cars, "says a photographer.

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No, the couple's support comes rather from neighbors in this small town of 12,000 inhabitants on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. A city described on its website as a “highly attractive residential and rural area” with a strong “interior agricultural wealth. "

"No Fun City"

It remains to be seen whether the couple will stay in this haven of peace? According to the British press, Meghan would have reviewed luxury properties last week in Vancouver and may also be interested in a move to Toronto, where she lived during the filming of the series "Suits". If Vancouver is nicknamed “No Fun City”, then Prince Harry could still support the Vancouver Whitecaps football team or get into hockey by supporting the Canucks, the NHL team.

Meanwhile, the overall cost to ensure the safety of the princely couple and their child, which should be provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, has been estimated by the media at 1.17 million euros. An amount that made the teeth of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation cringe which petitioned to wish "the best of luck to Harry and Meghan in their wish to become financially independent", while advancing that "this objective was incompatible with the use of taxpayers' money to cover their costs. ” The petition collected more than 80,000 signatures in one week.

The couple, who have a fortune estimated at 40 million euros and who will no doubt find occupations in the coming months, could be called upon.