Meghan Markle's alleged demands for "special treatment" while out and about in the Cotswolds have reportedly irritated local residents, with royal commentator Daisy McAndrew telling the Express: "She's been in a pub in the Cotswolds this week. Local sources tell me she was asking for special treatment and that hasn't gone down well." McAndrew added: "There's been muttering in the Cotswolds. There's been tooth sucking."
Sussexes' Arrival Causes Shockwaves
Meghan, Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have only been in the UK for a few weeks but are already causing shockwaves. The family has reportedly settled in the Cotswolds, a leafy south-west enclave known for its celebrity and aristocratic residents.
Parents at Harry and Meghan's children's school were reportedly left stunned after the Sussexes "rocked up in blacked out cars" for the morning school drop-off. The convoy of large vehicles with a security detail has raised eyebrows among other parents.
Security Costs and Royal Status
The security arrangements are reportedly costing the Sussexes significant sums, leading to speculation that Prince Harry felt compelled to write his controversial memoir, Spare, to cover the expenses.
Shortly after their arrival, King Charles's staff issued a letter reaffirming that Harry and Meghan are not working royals and will not represent the Royal Family at events. The King described the pair as "private citizens," while the Sussexes said they wanted to be "public figures" instead.
Celebrity Neighbours and Reality Check
The Cotswolds is home to numerous high-profile figures, including David and Victoria Beckham, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Kate Moss, Jeremy Clarkson, King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove, Princess Anne, Princess Beatrice and family, and Liam Gallagher.
McAndrew claimed the Duchess had allegedly requested special access to private areas and driveways, among other things. Meghan has since shared glimpses of her family's new life in the UK on Instagram, from splashing in muddy puddles to evenings by the fire and a clip of her children riding bikes in the countryside.
