The couple has been looking to make significant changes in their lives due to financial challenges, especially after losing their multi-million dollar contract with Spotify. The Sussexes aim to downsize to reduce their bills and alleviate the stress of financial independence.
Since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have realized that financial independence in California requires hard work. In the UK, they would have lived comfortably under the financial support of King Charles. However, in California, they must earn every dollar, which has added to their stress.
Recent reports suggest that there have been moving trucks spotted at the Montecito Mansion, indicating a possible intention to sell. Crystal Martin and Cora, a source, mentioned that they've been living separately for quite some time. The couple is allegedly planning to move closer to Hollywood for job opportunities, but potential relocation plans have faced resistance from certain communities.
Some residents in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara, where the Sussexes reportedly considered moving, are not enthusiastic about the potential publicity that Harry and Meghan might bring. There seems to be a sentiment against drawing too much attention and "hoopla" to the area.
Similarly, interest in the Malibu area, which the couple initially considered, has reportedly declined. Celebrities like Bethany Frankel have voiced their skepticism about the Sussexes settling there.
The couple's neighbors in Montecito have also expressed mixed feelings. A U.S. Navy veteran named Frank McGinnity, who lives nearby, attempted to welcome Harry and Meghan with a gift of historic area films on a CD, but they declined the gesture. The gate attendant turned him away, stating that they were not interested.
These reports point to a challenging situation for Harry and Meghan as they navigate their new life away from the royal family and face the realities of financial independence and finding a place they can call home.
