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LEAKED: The new nickname neighbours have given Meghan Markle

Term of endearment or shady jab?
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The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly earned a new nickname from Californian neighbours, in reference to her indulgent lifestyle. 

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A source revealed to UK magazine Closer that Meghan had earned the nickname thanks to her royal-like lifestyle, revealing an astonishing look at her daily life. 

“She likes higher-end hangouts like Cecconi’s, Sunset Tower, Sugarfish or Lucky’s steakhouse on Montecito, which was recommended to them by Oprah. It’s become their favourite and they’re waited on hand and foot,” explained the source.

“They’re also big fans of Nobu – the bills can often reach up to $5000, but Meghan and her friends are happy to pay.”

Meghan Markle
“Princess of Montecito.” (Credit: Getty)

The antics have reportedly earned Meghan the title “Princess of Montecito.”

Since moving into their $19 million mansion in Montecito three years ago, the couple have regularly been seen taking hikes and dining around LA. 

Meghan and Harry have also been spotted at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, where membership reportedly costs over $14,000.

The source also shared insight into who the actress has been hanging out with, revealing that “she spends a fair amount of time at Oprah’s palatial house, where they’ll kick back with her closest friend, Gayle King, and talk about everything from Meghan’s future plans to what’s going on back in the UK and how Harry’s coping with everything.”

Meghan Markle and Harry
Meghan and Harry recently visited the UK (Credit: Getty)

The report comes shortly after the couple and their children arrived back home after making a visit to the UK during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

During the visit, New Idea understands the Queen rearranged her busy schedule to spend time with Archie, 3, and Lilibet who was celebrating her 1st birthday. 

“As soon as the Queen found out Harry and Meghan were coming, she told her staff she intended to make a big fuss for the kids, especially as it’s Lili’s birthday,” shared a source who was speaking to UK newspaper The Sun

“The Queen believed it was the right thing to do.” 

Meghan and Harry were not invited to join the family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
Meghan and Harry were not invited to join the family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace (Credit: Getty)

Harry and Meghan’s participation in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations wasn’t without drama though, with the couple excluded from the Buckingham Palace balcony for the traditional flypast. 

“After careful consideration, the Queen has decided this year’s traditional trooping the colour balcony appearance on Thursday 2 June will be limited to Her Majesty and those members of the royal family who are currently undertaking official public duties on behalf of the Queen,” a source from the Palace confirmed.

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