Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Likely to Choose Canada as New Residence After Leaving UK... Speculation on Governor General Appointment

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Cities located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada are reportedly strong candidates for the new residence of Prince Harry and his wife, who have declared their intention to become independent from the British royal family. In a previously released statement, the couple announced plans to live between the UK and North America.

According to the BBC and others on the 13th, Canada is considered a leading candidate for the couple's new residence. It is also reported that Prince Harry and his wife have a strong connection to Canada, having recently spent their Christmas holidays there.

Queen Elizabeth II, the grandmother of Prince Harry and the Queen of the United Kingdom, is also the Queen of Canada. Additionally, Prince Harry visited Canada in 1991 with his parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, also lived in Toronto, Canada, for several years while filming the American TV drama "Suits," which brought her stardom.

The Washington Post (WP) reported that the absence of paparazzi culture, unlike in the UK or the US, may have influenced Prince Harry and his wife to choose Canada as their new residence. According to the report, Canadians tend to show less interest in the private lives of public figures. The fact that no paparazzi photos emerged while the couple was vacationing in British Columbia recently supports this.

The report also highlighted Canada's friendly environment toward the royal family. For this reason, there have been ongoing rumors that Prince Harry could be appointed as the next Governor General of Canada. Canada is a member of the Commonwealth, an international organization mainly composed of the UK and its former colonies. The Governor General is a position that represents the British monarch in Commonwealth countries that were former British colonies. In Canada, the Governor General is appointed by the British monarch upon the cabinet's request, usually serving a term of five years. According to a local Canadian media poll, 61% of Canadians support the idea of Prince Harry serving as Governor General.

Canada's coffee chain Tim Hortons has also announced that it will provide free coffee for life to Prince Harry and his wife.

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