The couple formed by Harry and Meghan has been attracting attention not only for their life choices outside the royal family, but also for the style of home they maintain today.
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Since deciding to leave their official duties in the United Kingdom, they have been living on a luxury property in California — and they have a history of residences that marked different phases of their lives.
Let’s take a look at where they live now and what their former homes were (or are) like.
Current residence: mansion in Montecito, California (USA)
The house
- Harry and Meghan purchased the Montecito property in mid-2020, shortly after deciding to step back from their royal duties.
- The house was bought for approximately USD 14.65 million.
- The estate covers around 7.4 acres of land — a wide and private area.
Structure and amenities
What makes this house a true “refuge” of luxury and privacy:
- The main residence has about 18,700 ft² (≈ 1,735 m²).
- There are nine bedrooms and sixteen bathrooms, ideal for accommodating the family comfortably.
- The property offers a variety of indoor leisure and comfort spaces: library, wine cellar, movie theater, game room, gym, sauna, office, dining room and a refined kitchen.
- Outdoors, there is a swimming pool, tennis court, well-maintained gardens — with rose bushes, olive trees and Mediterranean trees — and areas designed for the couple’s children (kids’ area, playhouse, green space).
- The estate also includes a separate guest house, a tea house and even a chicken coop, which the couple used symbolically to give the home a touch of “royal household”.
Lifestyle
- For the couple, the Montecito mansion represents a “home base”: a refuge to raise their children away from the pressure of the media and royalty, with freedom, comfort and privacy.
- The décor mixes Mediterranean-style elements with modern touches, creating an atmosphere many have come to call a “sophisticated Californian villa”.
Previous residence in the United Kingdom: Frogmore Cottage
The historic house
- Before moving to California, Harry and Meghan lived at Frogmore Cottage, a property located within the grounds of Windsor Castle — a traditional residence of British nobility.
- The house was an official gift from the Crown and was renovated at the couple’s expense after their wedding, becoming their home in the UK.
Structure
- After renovation, Frogmore Cottage had five bedrooms, a family kitchen, an area for the children (such as a nursery), a conservatory (orangeries), garden/vegetable beds and even a yoga studio, according to reports.
- The atmosphere sought comfort and practicality, different from the ostentation of palaces — a blend of an everyday home and royal status.
Departure and vacating
- With the couple’s decision to stop performing royal duties, and amid changes in the royal structure, Harry and Meghan were formally asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage. The departure occurred in mid-2023.
- Since then, the property has returned to official control of the British Crown — its future use remains uncertain, and there is much speculation about who may occupy it.
From royalty to a modern lifestyle: why the change makes sense
- The transition from Frogmore Cottage to the Montecito mansion reflects the couple’s life shift: from royal structure, protocol and exposure to privacy, freedom and autonomy.
- Montecito offers the balance they seek: space for the family, absolute comfort, nature and anonymity — something practically impossible in their former royal life in Britain.
- For Harry and Meghan, the new home symbolizes financial freedom, the chance to raise their children away from the spotlight and the opportunity to build a sustainable lifestyle on their own terms.
This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
