He said: ”The community is waiting for them. They’re gnashing at the bit. The cachet of a Duke and Duchess. They live rather splendidly, it couldn’t be a nicer place.<\/p>\n
“We have got a lot of very rich and very famous people here, and none of them have a security retinue like the Sussexes.”<\/p>\n
Mr Mineards also spoke to Ici Paris and said that the local historian allegedly wanted to give Meghan a documentary on the area in 2020 – but was denied entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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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.”<\/p>\n
Speaking further about Meghan, he added: “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.<\/p>\n
“Oprah Winfrey, for example, shows up at charity events. Meghan doesn’t play the community game.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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