Meghan Markle and Prince Harry They opened their home in Montecito, California, to friends who had been evacuated during the war Los Angeles wildfires.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also donated clothing, baby items and other essential items For those affected By fires, Us Weekly I've learned.
Markle, 43, and Harry, 40, live in Montecito with their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Their home is located about 80 miles north Pacific Palisades In Los Angeles, where fires first broke out on Tuesday, January 7.
It is not known which of Markle and Harry's friends were affected by the fires and which of them is taking shelter with the couple. Celebrities including Mandy Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sandra Lee They were evacuated from their homes.
The couple They help too World Central Kitchen and Chef José Andrés with relief efforts, we can be confirmed. The Duke and Duchess' Archewell Foundation is a long-standing partner of the organization, providing meals to communities in need around the world.
The couple has dedicated a page on their official website to the wildfires, sharing information about resources and organizations involved in relief efforts.
The couple first moved to California from the UK in 2020 during the pandemic. After a short stay on Vancouver Island, Canada, Markle and Harry He spent several months in Tyler PerryTheir home in Los Angeles before purchasing their own home.
“He says, ‘You won't stay a week.' You'll stay as long as you need to, and I'll get you there safely so you have somewhere to go.” Harry and Meghan Netflix docuseries airing in 2022.
The couple also participated in their own docuseries His name is Perry the Godfather To their daughter Lilibet.
Harry and Markle aren't the only royals to publicly comment on the fires. Sarah FergusonThe Duchess of York shared a video message on Instagram On Thursday, she said she was “shocked” when she learned of the fires.
“All the evacuees lost their homes. The animals, the humane community, I'm absolutely devastated. I just had to say something,” Ferguson said.
“You know I'm there 100%. I really want to know how we can help. All around the world has been affected by this extraordinary devastation. My heart goes out to the emergency services and to all the people who are working tirelessly and working all these days to try to contain the fire,” she added.
verify LAFD website For local wildfire alerts and Click here For resources on how to help those affected.