Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly “hate” the fact they are not seen as A-listers in Montecito, a royal expert has claimed.

Tom Quinn, author of Yes Ma’Am, The Secret Life of Royal Servants , said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not considered to be really famous in Montecito, a Californian town they have called home since quitting royal duty in 2020.

The author exclusively told Fabulous: “The truth is that Meghan and Harry hate the idea that they aren’t seen as true A-listers in Montecito. They will have seen recent surveys published in the American press that claim the couple’s star is on the wane; that people have simply lost interest.”

The couple live on their sprawling Montecito estate with their two children Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. It is believed they have a host of famous neighbours including Katy Perry and Oprah Winfrey.

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