Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing challenges as they attempt to move forward in their lives.
Recent reports indicate that the couple is encountering difficulties in selling their $14 million property, not due to any flaws with the estate but possibly because the price tag is a tad too high for potential buyers.
The Sussexes are contemplating significant changes in their lifestyle, primarily driven by financial constraints following the termination of their lucrative contract with Spotify.
Juggling numerous bills has proven to be a daunting task for them, prompting a desire to downsize their living arrangements.
The mantra seems to be fewer bills, fewer problems, and fewer royal headaches for the couple.
Transitioning from a life of financial security within the royal family to becoming financially independent individuals in California has presented unforeseen challenges for Harry and Meghan.
While residing in the UK, they would have comfortably relied on financial support from King Charles.
However, in California, every dollar earned requires hard work, leading to heightened stress levels for the couple.
This predicament has fueled their urgency to vacate Montecito promptly.
Speculation arose when Crystal Martin-Oncora disclosed sightings of moving trucks at the Montecito mansion, hinting at a potential sale.
She shared that sources indicated the property had been sold, further suggesting that Harry and Meghan have been living separately for an extended period.
These claims remain unverified but align with reports indicating the couple's desire to depart from Montecito and seek a new residence closer to potential career opportunities in Hollywood.
Allegedly, certain communities are expressing reluctance to welcome the couple, labeling them as “traitors” in a not-in-my-backyard sentiment.
Reports from GB News highlight concerns among residents in areas where the Markles are considering relocating, such as Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara.
Residents are purportedly apprehensive about the attention Harry and Meghan could attract to the neighborhood, with real estate agents expressing discontent over the potential impact on local dynamics.
Rumors circulating this month suggested the couple's interest in the Malibu area, but their popularity has evidently dwindled.
Bethenny Frankel vocalized public sentiment towards the couple in a TikTok rant, urging them to stay away for an extended period.
An account from one of Harry and Meghan's neighbors, Frank McGinnity, a US Navy veteran residing in the vicinity, reveals a less-than-amicable relationship between the parties.
Despite McGinnity's attempt to extend a neighborly gesture by offering historical films on a CD, he was met with disinterest from the couple's security personnel, signaling a lack of camaraderie within the neighborhood.