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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s neighbours question m Montecito mansion decision

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s neighbours question $29m Montecito mansion decision

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are living the “American dream” with their sprawling Montecito mansion complete with seven acres of stunning grounds. The royal couple have had nothing but praise for their idyllic pad, which they share with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, however, their neighbours are not of the same opinion. Speaking in his The Royalist podcast, journalist Tom Sykes revealed: “I was in New York last week, and I was meeting with somebody who lives fairly near them, and they said to me that that house that they occupy in Montecito is like a source of laughing stock. Their property is stunning inside and out “It’s kind of shameful because, of course, in America, if you’re a billionaire and you buy a house for $14 million, I mean, what’s the first thing you do? Knock it down, you know, or at the very least remodel it, you know? “And there they are, still sort of padding around in a kitchen that looks straight out of the Olive Garden, you know, …

Prince Harry appears in new video from Montecito home as he issues nationwide call

Prince Harry appears in new video from Montecito home as he issues nationwide call

Prince Harry has appeared in a new video urging people to nominate “incredible” children for the upcoming WellChild Awards. Harry has been a patron of the charity, which provides care for seriously ill children and young people across the UK, for 18 years. In his message, the Duke of Sussex said: “Every year, one of the moments I look forward to the most is spending time with the incredible children and families that I meet through the WellChild Awards. These children and young people are living with complex medical needs, challenges that most of us can barely imagine. And yet time and again they meet life with positivity, courage, humour and an extraordinary joy for living. “In their smiles, their determination and their kindness, they show us what strength truly looks like. The WellChild Awards is a truly special evening. It’s about celebrating these remarkable young people. It’s about recognising the siblings who so often put their own needs aside to care for a brother or sister. And of course it’s about honouring the parents, the …

Harry desperate for King Charles to see grandchildren as hopes for Montecito reunion grow | Royal | News

Harry desperate for King Charles to see grandchildren as hopes for Montecito reunion grow | Royal | News

Prince Harry is reportedly desperate for King Charles to meet his grandchildren again in 2026. The King last met Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. According to friends of Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex is now keen for them to be reunited with their grandfather again. He would love for the King to come to his mansion in Montecito, California, to spend time with the children. As reported by The Sun, a source said: “Harry has made it clear that he would love his dad to come and visit him and the family. He knows that they are strained, but he has mentioned several times a hope that his father can have a relationship with his grandchildren.” Harry met his father last September for the first time in 19 months. He has since expressed a desire for them to meet again despite strained family ties. Despite well-documented recent health troubles, the King revealed before Christmas that his situation is improving. While Harry could bring his …