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Kitsilano residents play it cool over rumours they could be getting royal neighbours

Kitsilano residents seem largely unperturbed about the potential for Harry, Meghan and Archie to move into a $36-million property on Point Grey Road.

UK press reporting that Harry and Meghan interested in $36 million property in Vancouver neighbourhood

The house at 3019 Point Grey Road in Vancouver that some British press are speculating Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will purchase. (Jon Hernandez/CBC)

Come this spring, Prince Harry and Meghan willno longer be working members of the Royal Family and will, therefore, no longer use their royal titles or taxpayer money, according to a statement released Saturday from Buckingham Palace.

It's been reported for weeks that the couple is interested in living in Canada at least part of the time and some British pressare reporting that the couple is interested in buying a $36-million house on PointGrey Roadin Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood.

So, in order to keep the speculation going over the couple and their son Archie, CBC News in Vancouver sent reporter Jon Hernandez to the property to ask residents what they think about the possibility of the royals moving in.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, appear with their newborn son in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (Dominic Lipinski/The Canadian Press)

For the most part, the handful of people surveyedwere supportive of the family living in Kits, butthey all agreed it would change the makeup of the neighbourhood, which is known for its largeproperties and ocean views.

Trina Littlejohns, who used to live in the UK, understands why the couple wants to try tolive a quieter life after having to deal with the public spotlight and media in Britain.

"They're kind of in your face there," she said about the British press.

"I think it's great, they're good people and they want to sort of get away from the royal family-ish, so I think it's great."

Vancouver resident Trina Littlejohns is supportive of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie moving to Vancouver. (Jon Hernandez/CBC)

'I'm very conflicted'

Richard Roy isn't so sure though. Hisdaily walk includes a stroll along Point Grey Road, where the house is.

"I don't know, I'm very conflicted because people should be able to do what they want," he said."From a selfish viewpoint, it will screw up our lives because this is a daily walking point and I don't think it will be quite the same anymore."

Roy said he would avoid the area ifthe royal couple moved in. "There would probably be too much ruckus," he said.

'From a selfish viewpoint, it will screw up our lives because this is a daily walking point and I dont think it will be quite the same anymore,' says Kits resident Richard Roy about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle potentially moving to the area. We would avoid the area, there would probably be too much ruckus. (Jon Hernandez/CBC)

Max Lekhtmancame down to see the house on Saturdaywith his dog Luna. He agreed that things around the home, such as added security, would probably change the neighbourhood, but he is supportive of the family being in Vancouver.

"I just want them to be happy I guess you know, I'm sure it's not easy for them with everything they're going through," he said.

With files from Jon Hernandez