Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's close A-list friend might be bidding farewell to the US following the recent presidential election results . Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly planning to trade her sunny Montecito mansion for the scenic Cotswolds, a surprising move considering Meghan and Prince Harry's royal exit nearly five years ago. Ellen, 66, and her wife, actress Portia De Rossi, 51, are said to have already bought a luxurious mansion in the Cotswolds - an area near Harry and Meghan's former home and where many members of the Royal Family, including King Charles at his Gloucestershire residence Highgrove House, have homes.

When Meghan and Harry resided in Frogmore Cottage, Ellen reportedly visited them and even helped with one of baby Archie's feeds. She seems to have spent considerable time in the UK's rural areas recently. Just last week, she and Portia were seen at Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog , enjoying the company of musician James Blunt.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say 'we are at a crossroads' as they make joint appearance Prince Harry reportedly 'struggling to move on' as he yearns for the Royal life once again Last year, Ellen was reported to have attended a lavish party in a grand Oxfordshire home. The former talk show host and her spouse are reportedly ready to sell their Montecito mansion after purchasing a property in the UK. Meanwhile, despite no signs of leaving sunny California, Harry and Meghan are said to have recently bought a home in Portugal -.