Are Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Exiled from Montecito Social Scene?

Valentine's Day Outing in LA

• 💡 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were observed at Funky restaurant in Beverly Hills, LA, for Valentine's weekend.
• 📸 The appearance prompted questions about how photographers knew their location, with theories suggesting either random sightings or Meghan allegedly tipping off Backgrid.
• 💰 One theory posits that Meghan might receive a kickback for providing celebrity tips to photo agencies like Backgrid.

Montecito vs. Los Angeles Travel

• 🚗 The speaker highlights that traveling from Montecito to Beverly Hills takes well over an hour, especially with LA freeway traffic.
• 🍽️ Meghan and Harry previously frequented Tre Lune in Montecito, a local restaurant, but have not been publicly photographed there in two and a half years.
• ❓ A key question is why they would travel so far to LA for a meal when local, high-quality options like Tre Lune are available in Montecito.

Alleged Exile from Montecito

• 🏡 The speaker theorizes that Meghan and Harry might have been exiled from the Montecito social scene.
• 🤫 Montecito residents are described as very private, suggesting they would not appreciate paparazzi being called to local establishments.
• 📍 This alleged exile could explain why they now travel further afield to LA for public dining and photo opportunities.

Hypocrisy Concerns

• ⚖️ The LA outing is seen as hypocritical given Prince Harry's recent court testimony where he claimed the media made Meghan's life miserable.
• 💬 The speaker suggests Harry's testimony implied misery only when Meghan doesn't get paid for media setups.