In her piece, Elser delves into the trend of wealthy Americans seeking reclusive lifestyles to evade the paparazzi. She points out that this archetype of the wealthy, famous, and tormented American recluse seems to persist, and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, appears to be making a modest attempt to join their ranks.
These discussions about reclusive tendencies have emerged amid reports of an impending divorce that is expected to become widely publicized soon. However, Elser emphasizes that the concern here is not so much about the state of the marriage (which she notes is fine) but rather about how the couple's life behind the gates of their expansive California estate is portrayed.
Elser highlights that Prince Harry seems to have an intense focus on security and privacy, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, rarely seen outside their £11 million Montecito mansion.
She concludes by posing a question to the Duke, pondering whether this reclusive lifestyle is what he offered his family as a trade-off for a life spent behind high walls, constantly concerned about the lurking paparazzi outside their front gate.
