Who's who in Meghan Markle's 'Montecito Moms' circle? From pop royalty to a pilates guru, Duchess has built a new squad in the A-list hotspot after growing distant from old friends Meghan has said she's been 'building a community' since moving to Montecito READ MORE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK home: Frogmore Cottage boasts plush décor and a huge modern kitchen By Eleanor Dye Published: 09:21 EDT, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 09:21 EDT, 27 July 2024 e-mail View comments In the past, she's been friends with high-profile names including The Beckhams and her co-stars from legal drama Suits. But as she enjoys a cosy life in her $14.5million mansion with Prince Harry and their two young children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Meghan Markle has gathered a new, more local group around her - the 'Montecito Mom' squad.
This week Meghan was spotted on a lunch date with actress Kimberly Williams Paisley at trendy Italian restaurant Tre Lune. Kimberly and her husband, country singer Brad Paisley, are themselves long-time residents of Montecito and are part of the same social circle. Meghan has previously said she is 'building a community' in the exclusive residential hills near Santa Barbara and has now opted for an inner circle very close to home - but her new friends are just as famous as her long-term pals.
Prince Harry and Meghan have opted for a circle of friends very close to home - the 'Montecito Mom' squad. Pictured at the ESPY awards on July 11 At the same time,.