Even Paparazzi and Helicopters... Neighbors Complain of Discomfort After Prince Harry Couple Moves In

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"Santa Barbara Upscale Neighborhood Montecito Residents Suffer Privacy Invasion"

▲Prince Harry (right) and Duchess Meghan Markle [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] It has been reported that local residents are expressing discomfort after Prince Harry and his wife, who have become independent from the British royal family, moved to Santa Barbara, California.

On the 31st (local time), according to the US entertainment media TMZ, residents of Montecito, an upscale neighborhood in Santa Barbara, are experiencing inconvenience due to paparazzi chasing Prince Harry and his wife.

TMZ reported, "Montecito residents have realized that wherever Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle go, helicopters, paparazzi, and tourists follow them," adding, "Some residents are fed up with this."

After moving to the US in March, Prince Harry and his wife stayed at actor and director Tyler Perry's Beverly Hills mansion before moving to Montecito last month.

The residence, which Prince Harry and his wife purchased for $14.65 million (approximately 17.4 billion KRW), boasts a 1,672㎡ area with a swimming pool, tennis court, and garden.

Montecito, located about 150 km northwest of LA, was a quiet neighborhood where Hollywood celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres lived. However, TMZ reported that the neighborhood atmosphere has changed since Prince Harry and his wife moved in.

Paparazzi equipped with cameras flock to Prince Harry and his wife's residence and nearby shopping malls, and helicopters reportedly circle over the neighborhood up to four times a day to film them.

TMZ reported, "Residents feel that the situation has worsened to the point of invasion of privacy," and "some residents are extremely irritated."

However, despite the persistent pursuit by paparazzi, US entertainment media Page Six reported that Prince Harry appears to be very satisfied with his new life.

At an online event commemorating the 125th anniversary of the launch of the British Rugby League with players and volunteers, Prince Harry said, "I love this fantastic new life," and "I am grateful to see my one-year-old son Archie playing outside."

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