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How Meghan Markle earned her new nickname

<p dir="ltr">Meghan Markle has been given a new nickname thanks to her behaviour in California. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have been living in the American state after leaving the British Monarch.</p> <p dir="ltr">And Meghan seems to be making an impression on the locals that she has been dubbed “Princess of Montecito” because of her bizarre requests. </p> <p dir="ltr">“If she’s going into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood for lunch or dinner, she’ll generally call ahead and request a table that is completely secluded,” a source told the UK’s Closer magazine. </p> <p dir="ltr">The source alleges that Meghan’s favourite restaurants aren’t well known but when she goes to high-end places, she ensures the place is perfect for her arrival. </p> <p dir="ltr">“But, generally speaking, these days she likes higher-end hangouts like Cecconi’s, Sunset Tower, Sugarfish or Lucky’s steakhouse in Montecito, which was recommended by Oprah,” the magazine reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s become their favourite, and they’re waited on hand and foot.” </p> <p dir="ltr">Montecito is best known to host some of the most popular celebrities including Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres and Serena Williams.</p> <p dir="ltr">The source said that Meghan spend quite a bit of time with Oprah where they talk about her future, issues in the UK, and Harry. </p> <p dir="ltr">It comes as Harry and Meghan were seen leaving Oprah’s house in June with rumours swirling that another tell-all interview is on the way. </p> <p dir="ltr">Harry appears to be content with his life in California as he wakes up to feed the kids and drive his wife to meetings before coming back, the source alleges. </p> <p dir="ltr">But questions are swirling on how much longer he would be comfortable with the lifestyle. </p> <p dir="ltr">“With all this speculation around her political career ambitions, everyone thinks Harry would be happy at the idea of being first gentleman if she accomplishes her long-term goal,” the source continued.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Having said that, he might be fine with it right now — but you have to wonder for how much longer.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty </em></p>

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Shock discovery near Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s California home

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Human remains have reportedly been discovered near Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito mansion in California.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Landscapers working at another estate just down the road from the couple’s home allege they found human bones, </span><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/15133106/human-remains-found-yards-harry-meghans-mansion/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sun </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">reports</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the publication, the small adult bones are centuries-old and believed to have belonged to a Native American.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Workers were reportedly landscaping a property on Riven Rock Road in Montecito. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though the exact address is unconfirmed, it is about 320m away from the royal couple’s house.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sun</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> also reported that the skeleton is incomplete and was found 60cm to 90cm deep into the soil.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They alleged the bones could have belonged to a member of the Chumash tribe, who are believed to have lived in the area from approximately 700 A.D.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The exact age of the remains are yet to be determined by a forensic anthropologist.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If the remains were found to not be old, a spokeswoman for the local police said an investigation will be conducted.</span></p>

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Serena Williams selling up and moving closer to Meghan

<p><span>Serena Williams has listed her luxurious Beverly Hills mansion for $9.7 million (US$7.5 million), shortly after her defeat at the Australian Open.</span><br /><br /><span>The 39-year-old tennis legend purchased the home in October 2017 for US$6.7 million but is now ready to let it go.</span><br /><br /><span>The sprawling property has over five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and is located in the upscale Beverly Hills Post Office neighbourhood.</span><br /><br /><span>The three-storey home, built only four years ago, offers a contemporary Spanish style and unbelievably picturesque city views across the valley.</span><br /><br /><span>The outdoor space is nothing short of extraordinary, with a built-in Wolf barbecue and refrigerator located on the patio, a Baja style pool and a stunning lawn perfect for entertaining.</span><br /><br /><span>Williams’ decision to list the home follows shortly after her loss at the Australian Open, when she lost 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-final round against Naomi Osaka.</span><br /><br /><span>Williams was asked whether this would be the last time fans would get to see her compete, which resulted in her walking away.</span><br /><br /><span>Williams failed to make the finals at the US Open in September.</span><br /><br /><span>Reports suggest she and her Reddit founder husband, Alexis Ohanian, are looking for a home in the Montecito region, which is where her friend Meghan Markle currently lives with Prince Harry.</span><br /><br /><span>Williams and Ohanian share a 3-year-old daughter, Alexis Jr.</span></p>

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You can be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s neighbour for $29.4 million

<p><span>Located right next to the home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is a spectacular California mansion that could be yours for an eye-watering $29.4 million (US$22.5 million).</span><br /><br /><span>Featuring seven-bedrooms and 13 bedrooms, the unbelievable property was listed at the end of January.</span><br /><br /><span>Spanning over 1,550 sqm, the property has over 5.5 acres to call your own in the Californian suburb of Montecito.</span><br /><br /><span>Land of the rich and famous, not only would the prospective buyer have royal members to call their neighbours – but Oprah Winfrey and evening Ellen DeGeneres too.</span><br /><br /><span>Just like Harry and Meghan’s incredible pad, the home boasts insane ocean and mountain views along with a spectacular garden filled with lush green lawns, citrusy trees, creeks, bridges and inviting greenery.</span><br /><br /><span>It was built in 1999 and was designed as an English country structure. The property has since undergone major renovations however and looks much different from its original fixtures.</span><br /><br /><span>Just one door down, Harry and Meghan purchased their own California mansion for $20.2 million (US$14.65 million) back in August.</span><br /><br /><span>It followed after they announced in January of that same year that they intended to step down from their senior royal positions.</span><br /><br /><span>At the time, the couple only had their newborn Archie to worry about but now they have announced they are expecting a baby girl in the summertime (our winter).</span><br /><br /><span>The pair recently sat down with Oprah Winfrey, with Meghan revealing that during her time as a royal, she dealt with suicidal thoughts.</span><br /><br /><span>“Look, I was really ashamed to have to say it at the time and ashamed to have to admit it to Harry especially, because I know how much loss he’s suffered,” Meghan told Winfrey.</span><br /><br /><span>“But I knew that if I didn’t say that I would do it … and I just didn’t ― I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought.”</span></p>

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