and 's neighbour after he claimed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex live in a lavish mansion in Montecito, California, where they moved in 2020 after they quit the Royal Family and left the UK.

Since their move to California, very little has been shared about the Sussex couple's every day life, however, in the last few years, some of their neighbours have spoken out. Now, a new claim was made by one of their neighbours, local journalist Richard Mineards, who accused the couple of refusing to open their home to an elderly neighbour who wanted to hand over a keepsake of the area.

Mr Mineards spoke to Ici Paris and said that on the area after she moved with Harry in 2020 but was denied entry.

He said: "There was even this anecdote of an elderly neighbour who wanted to give her a documentary he had made on local history. The old man never got past the gate."

Mr Mineards claimed that the incident spoke volumes about how "distant" the area had become, unlike her husband, according to the .

The neighbour said: "She cultivates a very controlled image. She pays attention to every appearance, every word, every gesture.

"And here in Montecito, we appreciate simple people, even famous ones.

"Oprah Winfrey, for example, shows up at charity events. Meghan doesn't play the community game."

He added that, while Meghan "never tried to fit in" in Montecito, Harry's case is a different story as he appears to be much warmer than his wife.

The journalist claimed: "He is always charming, approachable, with that very recognisable Windsor accent. He smiles, shakes hands, willingly exchanges a few words.

"We've seen him at the beach, in an organic coffee shop, or cycling in the hills.

"Harry has kept his good-natured side. We feel that he is more at ease here, even with his personal struggles."

He added: "Meghan, on the other hand, is practically invisible. She's there, of course, but she shows herself very little. Her relationship with Montecito is distant, shall we say."