A close neighbour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has lifted the lid on their true feelings about the couple. The Duke, 40, and Duchess of Sussex, 44, have lived in a lavish mansion in California with their children – six-year-old Prince Archie and four-year-old Princess Lilibet – since 2020.
Since they stepped down from royal duties and moved to the US in 2020, very little has been shared about the Sussexes, however, some of their neighbours have now spoken out. Local journalist Richard Mineards – who lives close to the couple – has previously spoke about Harry and Meghan.
He previously also said that Harry is only seen walking on the beach, riding his bike, or occasionally heading out to dinner – but always accompanied by his security.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Mr Mineards also claims that Meghan also likes to keep a low profile – but, unlike her husband, is more likely to be seen out enjoying lunch with friends or shopping at a local market.
He said: ”The community is waiting for them. They’re gnashing at the bit. The cachet of a Duke and Duchess. They live rather splendidly, it couldn’t be a nicer place.
“We have got a lot of very rich and very famous people here, and none of them have a security retinue like the Sussexes.”
Mr Mineards also spoke to Ici Paris and said that the local historian allegedly wanted to give Meghan a documentary on the area in 2020 – but was denied entry.
He said: “There was even this anecdote of an elderly neighbour who wanted to give her a documentary he had made on local history. The old man never got past the gate.”
Speaking further about Meghan, he added: “She cultivates a very controlled image. She pays attention to every appearance, every word, every gesture. And here in Montecito, we appreciate simple people, even famous ones.
“Oprah Winfrey, for example, shows up at charity events. Meghan doesn’t play the community game.”