Harry and Meghan's HOLLYWOOD LIFE

They've swapped Blighty for Montecito and they're soon to be evicted from Windsor bolthole, Frogmore Cottage. We take a look inside...

- ANNA MATHESON

MEGA MANSION

When it comes to putting down roots for their Hollywood dream, Meghan, 41, revealed they instantly fell in love with the nine-bedroom Montecito home when they viewed it back in 2020. As well as a tennis court, pool, guest house and even a chicken coop, the sprawling pad has a whopping 16 bathrooms.

Speaking about the mansion where they raise their children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, Meghan explained, ‘We did everything we could to get this house. Because you walk in and go… Joy. And exhale. And calm. It’s healing. You feel free.’ There was even a special garden feature that drew the couple in, with Meghan confessing, ‘One of the first things my husband saw when we walked around the house was those two palm trees. See how they’re connected at the bottom? He goes, “My love, it’s us.”’ Bought for the tune of £11 million, it’s a good thing the Sussexes signed those big budget Netflix, book and Spotify deals…

FAMOUS NEIGHBOURS

Situated in the uber-exclusive neighbourhood of Montecito, California, the area offers Harry and Meghan the chance to live the life of luxury while surrounded by some of the biggest stars. The couple’s neighbours have included Oprah Winfrey, who conducted their infamous 2021 interview, as well as Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and Gwyneth Paltrow.