Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported decision to spend more time in the UK is allegedly being met with relief by some residents of their California community.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have lived in Montecito for several years after stepping away from their senior royal duties and moving to the United States. Now, reports of a possible return to Britain are giving some local residents hope that their quiet community could receive less public attention.
According to Page Six, one local source claimed that residents initially had concerns when Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito because of the intense media attention surrounding the couple and their relationship with the Royal Family.
The source reportedly described Montecito as a private and peaceful community and said some residents were worried that the Sussexes' arrival could bring unwanted attention to the area.
However, the same source claimed that the mood has changed following reports that Harry and Meghan could leave California for an extended period.
The resident reportedly said some locals “couldn’t be more thrilled,” adding that people would welcome a return to a quieter atmosphere.
The source also stressed that these opinions represented only some residents rather than the entire Montecito community.
Another source reportedly offered a more critical view, claiming that some locals were pleased about the Sussexes' reported departure. The source alleged that Harry and Meghan had sometimes asked friends for significant favors because of their royal connections.
Those claims have not been independently verified, and it would be inaccurate to suggest that every Montecito resident shares the same opinion of the couple.
Still, the comments highlight the unusual situation surrounding Harry and Meghan's life in California. Their move to Montecito initially attracted considerable public interest, with the couple choosing the upscale community as a more private home away from the center of royal life.
If the reported UK move goes ahead, the Sussexes could once again find themselves living much closer to the Royal Family while remaining outside the working monarchy.
Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, could also spend more time in Britain under the reported plans, potentially giving them greater contact with their royal relatives.
For Harry, returning to Britain for an extended period would also mark a major change after years of building a separate life with Meghan in California.
Meanwhile, the reaction from Montecito residents may continue to attract attention as more details about the couple’s reported relocation emerge.
At this stage, however, the strongest claims about local residents’ feelings remain based on unnamed sources, rather than an official statement from the Montecito community or the Sussexes themselves.
Key Takeaways
- Some Montecito residents reportedly feel relieved about Harry and Meghan’s possible UK return.
- Sources described the California community as private and peaceful.
- Claims about local frustration come from unnamed sources and have not been independently verified.
- Harry and Meghan could spend an extended period in Britain while remaining non-working royals.
- The reported move could bring the Sussexes closer to the Royal Family once again.
