Montecito Residents React to Harry and Meghan’s UK Relocation
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Montecito Residents React to Harry and Meghan's UK Relocation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom this month, six years after relocating to Montecito, California.
- While some Montecito residents expressed indifference, sources indicate that fellow resident Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly "glad" about the Sussexes' departure due to comparisons between their lifestyle brands.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly leaving their Montecito, California home and returning to the United Kingdom this month, six years after their move to the US in July 2020. Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start school in Britain in September.
The couple’s decision to relocate has elicited varied reactions from their Montecito neighbors. Some residents expressed indifference, with one long-time local stating they had “no idea they were moving” and that they “don’t really know them.” Others, however, reportedly feel a sense of relief. Sources suggest that some neighbors found the couple’s presence, and the associated media attention, to be “tiring” and disruptive to the quiet community. There were claims that the couple was perceived as entitled and frequently requested favors due to their royal status, without reciprocating to the community.
Among those reportedly pleased by the move is actress and lifestyle brand founder Gwyneth Paltrow, a fellow Montecito resident. Sources indicate that Paltrow was “glad” about the Sussexes leaving, as she had grown weary of comparisons between her lifestyle brand, Goop, and Meghan’s brand, As Ever. Despite these reports, Paltrow has previously spoken positively about Meghan, stating in a March 2025 interview that she seemed “really lovely” and that she believes “there’s always more than enough to go around” in the lifestyle space.
The Duke and Duchess plan to maintain their Montecito estate, as well as a vacation home in Portugal, suggesting the move to the UK may not be permanent. They will be establishing a private, non-royal residence outside London. While King Charles was reportedly unaware of the move until recently, he has welcomed the opportunity for more family togetherness. The couple does not plan to resume their royal duties.