Last week, we reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had secretly purchased a home in Santa Barbara, California back in July. Now, a source close to them is saying that they see Santa Barbara as their permanent home after a “turbulent” time.

A source told PEOPLE magazine that this move is a “pivotal moment” for Harry, Meghan, and their 1 year-old son Archie.

“This is their permanent home,” the insider said. “Ever since Archie arrived, everything has been so turbulent, and many things have been up in the air. It has not been easy, necessarily. For the first time in a long time, they have a clear focus.”

The source added that Santa Barbara is the perfect place to raise their son and give him a sense of normalcy.

“They both love California, and Santa Barbara has a magic to it — the mountains, oceans, vineyards, flowers, gardens,” the source explained. “It’s so beautiful.”

The location of their home is also close to Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.

“Archie is really happy, and he has some space to run free,” the insider said. “The house came with a play structure that he’ll be climbing in no time. They’re excited to be there and to become part of the community. It’s a really happy time for them as a family.”

This comes after a rep for the royal couple confirmed the purchase of the home to Fox News.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their family home in July of this year,” the spokesperson said. “They have settled into the quiet privacy of their community since their arrival and hope that this will be respected for their neighbors, as well as them as a family.”

Harry and Meghan shocked the world earlier this year when they stepped down as senior members of the British royal family. They then briefly moved to Canada before relocating to Meghan’s hometown of Los Angeles, where they spent months living in the $18 million mansion of Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry. Despite this, a source denied that Harry and Meghan ever even considered buying a home in L.A., saying that their situation there was always temporary.

“Harry and Meghan never intended to make Los Angeles their home,” the insider explained. “It was a good place for them to be upon their arrival in the US to be close to Meghan’s mom [who lives in LA].”

This piece originally appeared in UpliftingToday.com and is used by permission.

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