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Harry and Meghan Keep Montecito Mansion Unoccupied After Return to U.K.

They are retaining the California estate for now because security and school-commute challenges complicate an immediate sale or new occupancy.

Overview

  • Harry and Meghan moved their family back to the U.K. in late August 2026 and are now living in the Cotswolds with their two children.
  • Reports published Sept. 29–30 say the couple’s 18,000-square-foot, $14.5 million Montecito home remains empty and is being tended by a maintenance crew.
  • An insider quoted by Page Six and republished outlets said “no one is moving in” to the property for the time being.
  • Earlier coverage flagged roughly $600,000 a year in mortgage and tax carrying costs as a reason sale speculation arose, but current sources say there are no immediate plans to sell or rent the estate.
  • Keeping the house maintained preserves U.S. privacy and security options and gives the couple flexibility as they sort schooling and security logistics in Britain.