Harry and Meghan move into a property on a businessman friend's Cotswolds estate while keeping their £19.5m Montecito mansion

Harry and Meghan have settled into a separate property on the Cotswolds estate of a wealthy businessman friend, ending months of open-ended house-hunting after returning to Britain in August. The businessman, who became close to Harry through shared military charity work, is said to be happy for the family to remain on his estate long-term. The couple made the move the weekend before taking the children abroad during the October half-term school break.

The Sussexes had been living in the estate's main house since arriving in the UK; they have now shifted to a distinct property within the same grounds.

A friend warned the search could drag on 12 to 18 months because properties with the land and privacy the couple require rarely come to market.

Meghan is expected to travel to Melbourne next year to co-host 'Junior MasterChef Australia', with Harry and the children potentially joining her.