Meghan Markle Dismisses Claims She and Prince Harry Are Disturbing Peace At Their Montecito Neighborhood

by Xara Aziz
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly dismissed claims made against them in a Vanity Fair article, which sources close to the couple described as upsetting.

The article, published on Friday under the title “American Hustle”, explored “Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big business ambitions, 5 years after their royal exit.” Among the claims were remarks from neighbors in Montecito, California, who alleged that the couple had disrupted the quiet, close-knit nature of the community by “bringing more attention” to the affluent area, despite its existing celebrity residents.

In contrast, friends of the Sussexes highlighted recent comments from actress Sharon Stone, another Montecito resident, who noted that Meghan and Harry are friendly and wave to people in the neighborhood.

The actress told Hello! magazine: “They’re a part of our community, they’ve become a giving, caring, participating part of our community. They’re not here to be like ‘Would you like to kiss my butt?’”

The latest Vanity Fair article has reportedly been a challenging read for the Sussexes. It speculated on rumors surrounding their marriage and suggested that Meghan had been approached to write a “post-divorce” book. However, the article also dismissed the notion of a split, quoting sources who stated, “their love is real” and that “they are hot for each other.” Despite this, the criticism of their work may prove more difficult for them to overcome.

The piece examined the obstacles Meghan and Harry have faced over the five years since stepping down from their royal roles. It described the transition as a significant challenge: “Leaving the royal family has brought tests for the couple — legal, financial, reputational, personal, and practical. Going from divinely chosen (or at least chosen by someone else who was divinely chosen) members of a 1,200-year-old institution to start-up founders in exile is a tough adjustment.”

The article also included critical remarks from professionals who collaborated with the couple. One producer described them as “naive,” while a former Spotify collaborator claimed, “The thing you’re escaping is the reason you’re compelling.” The ex-Spotify employee added, “Meghan and Harry didn’t do what celebrities do on podcasts, which is turn on the mic and talk. They wanted a big theme that would explain the world, but they had no ideas.”

In response, sources close to the Sussexes noted that former employees have publicly disputed similar claims made in the past.

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