“They are avoiding them. No one wants to be seen with them,” a source told Page Six. The news comes as the couple continues to navigate life outside the British royal family and build their media ventures in the United States.
According to multiple sources, this distancing has become more noticeable recently. “It’s not hate. It’s just a growing awareness that they’re takers with zero self-awareness. Everyone’s exhausted by them,” another insider explained.
However, other sources close to Markle and Harry paint a different picture, asserting that the couple enjoys a positive relationship with their neighbors and feels embraced by the Montecito community.
Harry and Meghan purchased their $14.65 million Montecito mansion in 2020 after stepping down as senior royals, with a spokesperson at the time emphasizing their desire for privacy and a fresh start. They’ve since raised their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the exclusive enclave.
“They have a great relationship with their neighbours and love their community,” a source close to the couple stated.
Montecito is a popular residential area for celebrities and high-profile individuals, including Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Ellen DeGeneres, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Aniston. Sharon Stone even welcomed the couple to the neighborhood six years ago, saying, “The best thing about their moving here is, they didn’t come here to live off our community, they came here to be a part of it.”
