Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their plans to step down from royal duties five years ago - and have since done one thing they said they'd never do, it's been claimed.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing what they can to offer support as wildfires devastate Southern California. Parade understands that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who reside in Montecito, California, have opened up their home to friends and loved ones who were forced to evacuate due to the fires.

PEOPLE can confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened their home to friends and loved ones forced to evacuate