Meghan is feeling quite embarrassed by this seven-word jab from her Montecito neighbors. It seems her new neighbors are not too thrilled with her and Harry. So, let me explain what’s going on. Here’s the article in question from the Express. According to a local resident in Montecito, he was taken aback to discover that Meghan and Harry had moved into the neighborhood. He revealed that the area usually has older residents and commented on his surprise that the couple, along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, had chosen to live there. And this is where the seven-word insult comes in: “It’s where the elephants come to die.”
Let’s put this into context. Meghan and Harry left the royal family and moved to Montecito. Since then, their various ventures have faltered, their popularity has plummeted, and people seem to be seeing through their persona more and more. If I were to rephrase this, it might be: “It’s where the ex-royals come to die.”
Speaking to the Montecito Journal, Frank McGinty expressed his surprise at their move, saying, “People here are typically older. It’s where the elephants come to die.” McGinty, a US Navy veteran, also mentioned that he’s not interested in being neighbors after his attempt to introduce himself was thwarted by their security.
When you move into a new neighborhood, I don’t know about you, but I usually like to knock on my neighbors’ doors and introduce myself. When I moved here a couple of years ago, I knocked on every door and said, “Hi, I’m Steph.” It’s just normal for me to get to know my neighbors. But it seems that Meghan and Harry have kept themselves completely isolated from the Montecito community, which is quite telling. What could they possibly be afraid of? Are they worried about some sort of hostile reception from the locals?
Let’s be real—many of the people in Montecito are extremely wealthy, often wealthier than Meghan and Harry. Some view the couple as comparatively poor. So why aren’t they mingling with their affluent neighbors? Do you need to be a celebrity like Oprah Winfrey or Ellen DeGeneres to fit in?
There’s more discontent among Montecito residents. Another neighbor, Richard Minyard, told The Telegraph he was disappointed not to have seen Meghan and Harry out and about, saying the community is eagerly awaiting their presence. Meanwhile, Barry Meyer told The Mirror there’s growing irritation with the Sussexes’ “traveling soap opera.” Meyer pointed out that their residence is in a very pricey area, yet they are rarely seen by the locals.
Regarding Richard Minyard’s disappointment, I have a little piece of advice: if you want to spot Meghan, just let her know where a local hangout spot is, and you might just catch her there, usually in a car-related situation.
As for Barry Meyer’s comments, it seems there’s increasing frustration among Montecito residents with the drama Meghan and Harry bring. The neighborhood just doesn’t seem to appreciate it.
Hopefully, this situation will settle down, and Meghan and Harry will fade into the background, as one neighbor put it, “where the elephants come to die.” If they do fade into insignificance, the neighborhood will likely be quite pleased.
Based on a French documentary from last year, “Harry and Meghan: A Royal Business,” which I covered, it seems the cost of maintaining their Montecito home is quite high. Given their current trajectory, they might struggle to afford it in the future. So, it’s possible that in a few years, the Montecito neighborhood might be celebrating if Meghan and Harry are forced to move due to financial reasons.
