According to reports from Page Six, instead of utilizing a secret "celebrity door," the couple opted to use the front entrance of the San Vicente Bungalows, where they were photographed. Prince Harry is said to be a privileged member of the club, which boasts a roster of celebrities and studio executives who pay an annual fee of $6,300.
The couple was seen smiling as they entered the club, just hours after news broke that they were being evicted from their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, by King Charles. Another club member present at the time claimed that the timing of their visit was not a coincidence.
"It was a bold move," the club member shared with Page Six. "I think it was definitely a statement coming on the evening of the Frogmore news. I know that San Vicente has a back door for celebrities, so no one needs to see you coming and going. They're really all about privacy. They have way bigger stars than Harry and Meghan coming in, and no one will ever know they're there. But Harry and Meghan said, 'We're fine,' and that they didn't need to use it. And even when they left, they used the main entrance."
When approached for comment, a spokesperson for San Vicente declined to provide any information.
During their visit to the club, Prince Harry and Meghan were accompanied by two friends and engaged in conversations with other guests, including actress Kate Hudson.
In the following week, Meghan traveled for a ladies' lunch with the staff of Archewell at Gracias Madre, a renowned vegan restaurant in West Hollywood, to commemorate International Women's Day. Additionally, the couple visited Harvest Home, a women's refuge, where they set up a temporary baby boutique and made a donation to the charity.
Page Six also reports that the Sussexes recently visited Hollywood to meet with Netflix regarding their upcoming projects under their streaming deal, while also finding time to reconnect with friends.
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"They've been out for dinner with friends and at the Archewell office recently, as well as in a meeting with Netflix," a friend shared with the outlet.
With the attention garnered by their Netflix series, "Harry & Meghan," and the forthcoming release of Harry's memoir, "Spare," many eagerly await the next steps the couple will take.
It has now been confirmed that Meghan's podcast, "Archetypes," will make a comeback, albeit with a change in the production team. Podcast producer Rebecca Sananès has departed the project, with Terry Wood taking over. A spokesperson for Spotify declined to comment on the matter.
In Santa Barbara, the Sussexes continue to build connections with influential individuals. In addition to Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey, Meghan has formed a relationship with former makeup artist and entrepreneur Victoria Jackson, known for her "no makeup" makeup line sold through QVC.
Teaming up with DeGeneres, Jackson launched the age-positive skincare brand Kind Science in 2021. Meghan reportedly met Jackson through feminist activist Gloria Steinem. Jackson even offered her Santa Barbara ranch as the location for Meghan's cover shoot with The Cut.
In a controversial interview with the magazine in August of the previous year, Meghan expressed her contentment with leaving the UK and suggested that the mere act of their existence had upset the royal family. She referred to Jackson as a "safe harbor" in the interview.
