Montecito Bids Farewell to the Royal Spotlight as Harry and Meghan Move On

Montecito, California—the picturesque town once thrust into the global spotlight by Prince Harry and Meghan—prepares for their UK return, with residents offering mixed reactions from sympathy and nostalgia to relief at less media attention. While the couple maintained a low profile and even attracted local business support during their stay, some locals hope for reconciliation with the royal family, while others welcome the end of the intrusive press scrutiny, noting the possibility they’ll keep a Montecito property.