Has a Local Montecito Newspaper Just Outed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry by Confirming They Are Now Officially Divorcing?
First, I stumbled upon this rumor through Barrister Law USA, a royal commentator, who claimed that "Prince Harry has filed for divorce—it’s official." However, I haven’t seen any concrete evidence to back this up. That’s just what Barrister Law USA is saying. Then, I saw another post from the "Prince and Princess of Wales" Twitter account, claiming that the *Montecito Journal* was reporting Harry and Meghan have gone their separate ways. Seeing those two tweets made me wonder: has a local Montecito newspaper really broken the news of the decade by confirming their divorce?
I went straight to the *Montecito Journal*’s website and found the article in question. It’s part of a column called *The Grapevine* by Richard Mineards, released a couple of days ago under the title "Harry on Hair." The first part of the article talks about Harry’s comment at the WellChild Awards in London, where he mentioned his daughter Princess Lilibet inherited Meghan’s long, thick hair. Then, the article transitions to Meghan’s solo visit to Girls Inc., where she spoke about digital wellness.
Now, here’s the part that got everyone talking: toward the end of the article, Richard mentions that this was Meghan’s second public appearance without Harry (the first being her visit to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on October 5th). He also notes that British royal experts continue to speculate that Harry and Meghan are living increasingly separate lives.
So, my question is: Did a local Montecito newspaper just reveal that Meghan and Harry are officially divorcing, or that they’re living increasingly separate lives? In my opinion, no, that’s not the case. What the *Montecito Journal* did was quote the opinions of others, like myself, who think they’re living separate lives—but the paper didn’t state this as its own opinion or confirm it as a fact.
Now, let’s talk about another perspective. There’s a YouTuber I follow, *The Vintage Rhetoric Show*, who has a very interesting take. She believes that Harry and Meghan are separated but haven’t officially announced a divorce because they’re still dividing their assets. Her theory is that they won’t announce the split until a financial agreement is reached. While I agree they might not be together anymore, I’m open to changing my mind if new evidence emerges.
On the other hand, Barrister Law USA stands firm on their claim that it’s over and that Harry has already filed for divorce. They believe we’ll hear more once a deal is struck. Whether you believe Barrister Law or not, one thing is for sure: these rumors are spreading like wildfire, with mainstream media reporting that Harry and Meghan are living separate lives.
As I mentioned earlier, this isn’t speculation by the *Montecito Journal*—they were simply quoting other people’s opinions, not confirming it themselves.
Meanwhile, Meghan seems to be working her PR angle. In a way, it reminds me of Princess Diana's portrayal during her split from Prince Charles. Diana was often depicted as the "lonely princess" by the media, especially when she visited the Taj Mahal alone. I feel like Meghan might be playing a similar role here, casting herself as lonely and abandoned by Harry.
According to *Heat Magazine*, Meghan is finding the time apart challenging. A source claimed, "Meghan is doing her best to deal with this change, but it’s not easy. They’ve agreed to go their separate ways for now when it comes to work and appearances, as they both have a lot on their plates. However, putting this into action has left Meghan feeling lost." It appears Harry is thriving independently, while Meghan is struggling with the adjustment.
So, is Meghan now setting the stage for an eventual public split? Maybe. Do I believe they’re officially divorcing right now? No. But are they on their way to it? Absolutely.
To come full circle: did a local Montecito newspaper just confirm Meghan and Harry are officially divorcing or separating? No. They were simply quoting opinions of others who speculate the couple is living increasingly separate lives.
