Adding to the couple's woes, the 39th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival took place recently, where Ryan Gosling was honored with the Kirk Douglas Award. The prelude to the upcoming Santa Barbara Film Festival, scheduled for February 7th to 17th, revealed that Meghan had already been informed she wouldn't be invited to participate or contribute this year. This news circulated in the local Montecito Journal and other town news outlets.
This string of events serves as the latest embarrassment for the couple, who were reportedly planning a Hollywood relaunch. According to a Reddit user, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have garnered a poor reputation with staff, service personnel, and residents of Montecito. The user emphasized the importance of treating people with respect, especially those who work for you. In Montecito, where many wealthy individuals maintain a low-key and approachable demeanor, the Sussexes allegedly stand out negatively.
The couple's alleged poor treatment of staff has contributed to their unfavorable reputation in the community. Reports suggest that Prince Harry is described as a difficult presence when intoxicated, while Meghan is portrayed as someone who throws fits, whether sober or drunk. The couple's publicized interviews, discussing life behind palace doors and Prince Harry's memoir, have further strained their relations with both the royal family and the local community.
Critics in Montecito, as reflected in the Reddit discussion, are seemingly fed up with the couple's actions and feel unimpressed by their lifestyle in California. One local neighbor mentioned to the Mirror that, although Harry and Meghan live nearby in a more expensive area, the local tolerance towards them mirrors the general sentiment in the United States—those who like them appear to have unlimited tolerance, while others are unimpressed or simply tired of the continuous drama surrounding the couple.
