Meghan 'doesn't play the community game' and 'never tried to fit in' at Montecito, says her disgruntled neighbour - but 'charming' Harry is 'more at ease'
An elderly neighbour allegedly knocked at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 's Montecito mansion to personally hand over a documentary on the area to the former actress - but 'never got past the gate', it was claimed today.
The unnamed California local historian had apparently wanted the Duchess of Sussex to have a copy after she moved to the area with her royal husband in 2020.
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