Overview

• Veteran reporter Richard Mineards says the Duchess of Sussex has been “practically invisible” to her Montecito community since 2020.
• Mineards alleges Meghan Markle turned away an elderly historian at her gate who wished to present a documentary about the area.
• Neighbors describe Prince Harry as friendly and approachable during beach walks, coffee shop visits and cycling outings.
• Residents say the Sussexes largely keep to themselves and are rarely seen at local events outside their philanthropic engagements.
• The couple’s California relocation continues to draw scrutiny over their contrasting levels of community involvement.