Accompanied by her security detail, she was spotted at the Santa Barbara certified Farmers Market with her Beagle, despite the market explicitly banning dogs, except for recognized service animals. The Daily Mail shared a picture showing a sign at the market entrance stating "no dogs allowed."
On the market's Yelp page, a question asking if it is dog-friendly received a response stating that dogs, except for service animals, are not permitted.
During her time at the market, Meghan was seen picking up flowers and sampling honey. Her actions of bringing her pet dog seemingly disregarded the rules. Some locals felt that her behavior demonstrated arrogance, pride, and a lack of respect for the rules. It appeared as if Meghan considered herself exempt from the regulations, which caused annoyance and irritation among those who faithfully followed the rules.
While some locals speculated that the rule may have changed, it is important to note that Meghan's dog was attended to by a burly security guard while she explored the market. Meghan and Harry own two Beagles, Guy and Mamma Mia, whom they adopted in 2015 and rescued from an animal testing center, respectively. They also have a Labrador named Pula.
Some locals expressed sympathy for the Beagle that accompanied Meghan, as it appeared to be abandoned by its previous owner. However, they questioned why dogs were not allowed while children were permitted. It was suggested that if Archie and Lilibet had been present, they would have enjoyed accompanying their "fake" mother, creating a delightful scene at the market.
Critics commented on Meghan's penchant for wearing extravagant jewelry, often reminiscent of Princess Diana. They found it amusing that she wore all her jewelry at once, which seemed attention-seeking and desperate. They questioned why she wore these extravagant pieces if she would never have an appropriate occasion to showcase them.
The presence of Meghan's extensive entourage, including bodyguards and photographers, also drew criticism. Some accused her of purposely calling the paparazzi herself and then complaining about the invasion of her privacy. This latest incident, where she was caught breaking the rules with her dog, reinforced the perception that she enjoys the attention and is not bothered by the consequences of her actions.
Meghan Markle's recent visit to the farmer's market in Montecito without Prince Harry and her children, accompanied by her Beagle, has stirred up controversy among the locals. Her disregard for the market's ban on dogs, along with her behavior and extravagant jewelry, has drawn criticism from some who perceive her actions as attention-seeking and disrespectful.
