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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans for $14M Montecito mansion revealed after UK move

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Widman, L., & Nathan, S. (2026, September 29). Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans for $14M Montecito mansion revealed after UK move. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/29/royal-family/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-plans-for-14m-montecito-mansion-revealed/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-29 · by Lucas Widman, Sara Nathan

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have no immediate plans to sell or rent their $14.5 million Montecito mansion, despite returning to the UK in August with their children. The 18,000-square-foot estate includes luxury amenities like a tennis court and pool, which made it attractive when they purchased it in 2020. While Harry has resumed public engagements, speculation about selling the property due to high mortgage payments persists.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have no plans to sell or rent out their $14.5 million Montecito mansion in California after returning to the UK last month. An insider revealed that the property, which they purchased in 2020 for $14.5 million, remains in their possession with maintenance staff on site. The couple and their children, Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5), moved back to the UK in late August due to King Charles III's health issues, setting up residence near London in the Cotswolds area instead of returning to California. The Montecito estate covers 18,000 square feet with nine bedrooms and sixteen bathrooms along with amenities like a tennis court, tea house, pool, children’s cottage, rose gardens, and a two-bedroom guest residence.

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“The articles describe different aspects and times related to Prince Harry's return to Britain; Article A focuses on his initial statement upon returning, while Article B discusses plans regarding their Montecito mansion after the move.”
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Lucas Widman
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Markle PERSON · 5× Harry PERSON · 3× Page Six ORG · 3× Prince Harry PERSON · 3× California GPE · 2× Charles III PERSON · 1× Cotswolds GPE · 1× London GPE · 1× Meghan Markle PERSON · 1× Montecito GPE · 1×

Narrative

Harry and Markle have been in the UK since late August, with an insider previously telling Page Six that being closer to King Charles III amid his health battle was the main reason they decided to move the whole family, including Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up!
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🔮 The development comes amid ongoing speculation the non-working royals could either sell or rent out the 18,000-square-foot estate they purchased in 2020, as they have since set up shop outside of London in the Cotswolds area.

Claims (15 extracted, 2 hedged)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t severing their California ties just yet. asserted
Harry → sever → ties
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently have no plans to open the doors of their $14.5 million Montecito, California mansion to new residents after returning to the UK last month, a source told Page Six on Tuesday. asserted
source → have → Tuesday
“No one is moving in,” the insider said. asserted
insider → move → ?
The development comes amid ongoing speculation the non-working royals could either sell or rent out the 18,000-square-foot estate they purchased in 2020, as they have since set up shop outside of London in the Cotswolds area. uncertain
they → come → area
It’s not hard to understand why Harry and Markle would want to hold onto the nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom home — it has a tennis court, tea house, pool, children’s cottage, rose gardens and a two-bedroom guest residence. asserted
it → ’ → court
The mansion is also private and gated, which was a major selling point at the time of their purchase. asserted
which → gate → purchase
Harry and Markle have been in the UK since late August, with an insider previously telling Page Six that being closer to King Charles III amid his health battle was the main reason they decided to move the whole family, including Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! asserted
they → tell → Daily
The transition hasn’t gone off without a hitch — Harry and Markle pulled their kids from their first school just two days into the term due to commute issues with their security team, and the actress’ personal phone number was leaked in a WhatsApp group chat with parents. asserted
number → go → parents
Harry has since resumed public appearances, including a charity event for the Invictus Games on Sept. 25, where he said their children are “happy” with their new school, while adding, “It’s been great to be back on British soil.” asserted
It → resume → soil
As for Meghan, she has found a rhythm with her fitness routine, being spotted attending Pilates classes in Oxfordshire. asserted
she → find → Oxfordshire
A source previously told The Post there were rumblings Prince Harry and Markle would sell the pad after relocating, with $600,000 in mortgage payments and taxes being a major factor behind the potential decision. asserted
600,000 → tell → decision
That could still be the case down the road, but according to the most recent source, it’s not happening for now. uncertain
it → accord → source
Page Six reached out to Prince Harry and Markle’s reps for comment. asserted
Six → reach → comment
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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