Meghan Markle Reportedly Struggled to Hire Montecito Household Staff Due to ‘Snobbish’ Demeanor
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to relocate to the United Kingdom, fresh claims have emerged regarding the couple’s six-year stay in Montecito, California.
Sources report that maintaining domestic help at their multimillion-dollar estate proved surprisingly difficult, allegedly due to the Duchess of Sussex’s interview style.
Trouble Finding Housekeepers in Montecito
According to an insider cited by Page Six, securing household employees in the affluent enclave became an ongoing challenge:
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Direct Interviews: Meghan reportedly conducted interviews with prospective housekeepers herself rather than relying entirely on agencies.
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Reputational Fallout: Sources claimed she frequently came across as “snobbish and rude,” leaving several applicants offended by the tone of the conversations.
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Local Gossip: Word quickly spread among local domestic workers, leading to neighborhood jokes that “all the maids in Montecito hated them” and refused to take positions at the estate.
A Long-Standing Pattern of Allegations
These reports echo previous claims regarding the Duchess’s workplace dynamics, though she has consistently pushed back against them:
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Past Accusations: This is not the first time Meghan has faced claims of challenging behavior toward staff, dating back to her time inside Kensington Palace.
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Firm Denials: The 45-year-old Duchess has consistently denied all bullying and mistreatment claims throughout the years.
Staffing During the U.K. Transition
Despite their impending move back across the Atlantic before late August, the couple’s California estate will remain active:
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Keeping the Montecito Base: The Sussexes plan to retain their Montecito property alongside their new private residence outside London.
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Staff Retention: Existing California staff members are expected to remain employed to oversee the home during the family’s time overseas.
