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Inside Gayle King’s luxury California mansion hosting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell chat with Oprah

WHILE Gayle King may not feature in Oprah Winfrey's bombshell chat with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, her Los Angeles mansion makes the perfect backdrop.

The 66-year-old is the uncredited star of tonight's two-hour discussion, which will see the and of Sussex open up on their lives since stepping down as senior royals.

Gayle King opened up her California mansion for best friend Oprah Winfrey
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Gayle King opened up her California mansion for best friend Oprah WinfreyCredit: Instagram/@gayleking

The interview - which will air in 68 countries - was filmed in the stunning of Oprah's long-time best friend.

Gayle and have been best friends for years, having first met as young journalists in 1976.

Her home is secluded by 360 degrees of greenery, providing complete privacy for Oprah's chat with the royals.

During the interview, Oprah and Meghan are seen sitting in a courtyard surrounded by stone pillars.

Oprah will sit down with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tonight
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Oprah will sit down with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tonightCredit: Handout - Getty
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will open up on their lives since moving to California
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will open up on their lives since moving to CaliforniaCredit: Handout - Getty
The huge garden offers complete privacy
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The huge garden offers complete privacyCredit: Handout - Getty
Gayle has opted for neutral tones inside her mansion
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Gayle has opted for neutral tones inside her mansionCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
The TV anchor is a fan of wooden furniture
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The TV anchor is a fan of wooden furniture

The outdoor area is filled with nature, including huge trees and perfectly potted plants.

The property also boasts a stylish living room, which features neutral walls and pale green accents.

Furthermore, her dining room is home to a solid wood table and plush chairs.

Gayle has a number of ornaments and sculptures dotted around the pad.

The mansion has a classic touch
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The mansion has a classic touchCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
Gayle has previously featured snippets of her home on Instagram
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Gayle has previously featured snippets of her home on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
She has ornaments placed around the property
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She has ornaments placed around the propertyCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
Gayle's front lawn is filled with greenery
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Gayle's front lawn is filled with greeneryCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
There's also a stone path
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There's also a stone pathCredit: Instagram/@gayleking
Gayle and Oprah have been friends for years
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Gayle and Oprah have been friends for yearsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Meanwhile, her front garden features perfectly cut grass and a stone walk way.

Gayle, who attended Meghan's baby shower in New York, previously compared Meghan to Princess Diana in her 2019 documentary.

She drew comparisons between their outlooks on raising children.

And during a recent episode of Good Morning America, she described Oprah's interview with the couple as a triumph.

She said: "Harry and Meghan are talking to Oprah. It's their first major broadcast since giving up their senior royal duties.

"I've heard from reliable sources – this is Oprah talking – that it's the best interview she's ever done. So I'm curious. I think that's saying something!"

Meanwhile, Oprah has already said that "no subject is off-limits" during the two-hour special.

The broadcast comes amid a storm of allegations of bullying against Meghan Markle - which she denies.

Meghan Markle claims palace insisted on being in the room when she spoke to Oprah on phone
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