The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have left Canada to set up a new permanent base in California, according to reports.

The couple left their rented home in Vancouver and took a private flight to the US before the border between the two countries closed last week, the Sun reported.

Harry, Meghan and baby Archie are now said to be living in lockdown close to Hollywood in accordance with the sunshine state's Covid-19 containment measures.

A source told the Sun: "Harry and Meghan have left Canada now for good.

"The borders were closing and the flights were stopping. They had to get out."

The source added: "But this move was planned for some time. They realised Canada would not work out for various reasons and they want to be based in the Los Angeles area.