Meghan Markle’s Secret Move to Canada Exposed As Palace Staff Left in the Dark as Sussexes Vanished
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2019 escape to Canada has resurfaced with shocking details about the extraordinary lengths they went to in order to keep their plans hidden—even from their closest aides.
According to revelations by journalist Valentine Low in his book Courtiers, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex orchestrated the move with such secrecy that their nanny only discovered the destination once their private jet had already taken off.
At the time, Buckingham Palace described the couple’s trip simply as “family time,” but behind the scenes, the operation was anything but ordinary. It was not presented as a holiday, but rather as a period for rest and reflection.
Low explained, “When Harry and Meghan went to Canada for their six-week break in November 2019, their escape was planned with the greatest secrecy.”
The journalist added that Meghan was particularly concerned about leaks. Fearing that the media or palace staff might expose their plans, she ensured that no one—not even their nanny, Lorren—knew where they were heading until it was too late.
“According to one source, [Lorren] did not know where they were going until the plane—a private jet, not Air Canada, as claimed by Finding Freedom—was in the air,” Low revealed.
Even among their staff, suspicion was building. Many aides had already begun to wonder if Harry and Meghan were preparing to distance themselves permanently from the monarchy.
Low explained that there were signs hinting at something bigger than a simple holiday. The Sussexes had packed all of their personal belongings and even brought their two dogs to Canada. To staff members, this felt like more than a temporary move.
“It had already occurred to them that the Sussexes might go and live in America,” Low wrote, underlining just how far ahead the couple was planning their new life.
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The secrecy was so intense that nothing was confirmed until Meghan herself confided to a member of her personal staff toward the end of 2019 that they had no intention of returning to Britain.
This confession came as a shock, but in hindsight, the signs were impossible to ignore. The move to Canada was not just about spending Thanksgiving abroad—it was the beginning of their departure from royal life as the world knew it.
Royal watchers now view this secret trip as the first step toward what would eventually be known as “Megxit.” Just weeks later, in January 2020, Harry and Meghan stunned the world by announcing their decision to step back as senior working royals.
The secrecy surrounding their Canadian escape highlighted the growing rift between the Sussexes and the palace. It also showcased Meghan’s determination to protect her family’s privacy at any cost, even if it meant alienating trusted staff members.
In the years since, their decision has continued to spark fierce debate. Some sympathize with Harry and Meghan, believing they were justified in protecting their family from leaks and media intrusion. Others argue that the lack of transparency revealed just how far removed they had become from the royal institution.
Looking back, the Canada trip now seems like the defining moment that set the stage for their new chapter in the United States, one filled with high-profile media deals, controversial interviews, and a brand that continues to divide opinion around the world.
