Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan relocated from their 14 million dollar Montecito estate back to the United Kingdom quietly, leaving neighbors unaware of their departure until media reports surfaced, according to local residents interviewed by the Daily Mail.
The Quiet Departure from Montecito
The couple left their California home without moving trucks, parties, or public notice, according to neighbor accounts published by the Daily Mail. Author and local resident Robert Eringer told the publication that he frequently spent time in the neighborhood and never saw the couple, noting they never integrated into the community. Another neighbor, Susan, recalled seeing them only in passing when the prince rode a bicycle or the duchess drove a Range Rover. Susan stated that a welcome gift of wine left at their gate in 2020 was returned unopened the following day.
Community Relations and Local Ties
According to the Daily Mail, the Godmothers bookstore removed the duchess’s “As Ever” products and Prince Harry’s 2023 memoir “Spare” from its inventory. Store owner Wendy Foster described the duchess as polite during visits but suggested that the family’s titles carry more social weight in the United Kingdom than status did in California, where their presence did not stand out in the same way.
Additional reactions from the neighborhood gathered by Page Six earlier in the month included a source describing some locals as exhausted by the ongoing drama surrounding the couple, while another neighbor welcomed the change.
Did you know? Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan initially moved into their Montecito mansion in 2020 before deciding to relocate back to the United Kingdom with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan move back to the UK?
According to local business owner Wendy Foster speaking to the Daily Mail, titles carry significant meaning in the United Kingdom compared to their status in California, prompting the relocation with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
How did the neighbors react to their departure?
Neighbors told the Daily Mail that the couple left quietly without moving trucks or farewell events. While some local residents reported never seeing them, other sources cited by Page Six expressed fatigue regarding public attention surrounding the household.
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