It looks like Meghan Markle, aka Princess of Montecito, isn’t ruling hearts in her native land. While the Duchess may be living the high life in her luxurious $14 million mansion, the locals reportedly remain unbothered. In fact, word on the streets suggests that the American actress just doesn’t “fit in“ with the laid-back Californian crowd. Interestingly, that’s not the case with her charming husband, Prince Harry. Catch the full tea below!
Meghan Markle: Meghan’s Vibes Feel Distant- A Misfit?
Meghan Markle and Harry’s outspoken neighbor, Richard Mineards revealed all the juicy gossip while chatting with the Daily Mail. According to him, the Duchess snubbed an elderly local historian when she and Harry first moved into town. It turns out that the poor fella just wanted to gift her a copy of his documentary about Montecito.
“The old man never got past the gate,“ Mineards said, claiming that Meghan become “distant“ from her fancy zip code. Additionally, Richard thinks the royal has crafted a very controlled image and “pays attention to every appearance, every word, every gesture.“ But in Montecito, people appreciate simplicity, and that includes famous ones.
While Meg’s famous next-door neighbor, Oprah Winfrey, has been spotted mingling at local charity events, the As Ever founder hasn’t. “Markle doesn’t play the community game,“ he added, implying that she has never tried to blend in with fellow Santa Barbara residents.
Montecito Residents Loves ‘Down-to-Earth’ Harry
On the flip side, Mineards had nothing but nice things to say about Prince Harry. “He is always charming and approachable, with that very recognizable Windsor accent. He smiles, shakes hands, exchanges few words,“ he said. Apparently, people have spotted William’s brother doing everything from beach strolls and sipping lattes to biking around the hills.
Meanwhile, the Suits actress is “practically invisible,“ and her bond with Montecito seems “distant.” Surprisingly, Sharon Stone supported Markle, saying, “They didn’t come here to live off of our community.” She states that the couple came here to be a part of our community.
In 2020, Harry and his wife moved into their luxe estate after stepping down as royals. Since then, Meghan has mostly been spotted chilling with her A-list besties like Oprah, Gayle King, and Ellen DeGeneres. Don’t miss out on more Meghan Markle updates at Soap Opera Daily. Is Meg Montecito royalty or just a guest in her own palace? You tell us.
