Meghan and Harry’s date night out in Montecito to celebrate Meghan’s birthday took an unexpected turn as reports of a heated argument between the couple surfaced.
This came just a day after their first public appearance together in months.
The couple was spotted leaving the trendy Italian restaurant Trelune, a favorite among A-listers like Kourtney Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres.
While Meghan appeared to be in high spirits, smiling and laughing, Harry seemed visibly unhappy throughout the evening.
Clad in a linen blue shirt and white trousers, some even commented on his physical appearance, noting his “childbearing hips” and “two chins,” suggesting a transformation into a Californian housewife.
Meghan, on the other hand, wore a strapless column-style black and white posse dress priced at £188.
Paired with a Kourt Geyer bag and flat strappy black sandals, her outfit received mixed reviews.
Critics claimed that the dress accentuated the wrong areas, making her look wider and shorter than she actually is.
Some even compared her to a caterpillar or a zebra crossing, questioning her fashion choices.
The couple was joined by their friend Matt Cohen, husband of Meghan’s longtime friend Heather Durack.
However, Cohen’s demeanor seemed less than thrilled, fueling speculation that he may have regretted getting involved in what some referred to as an “exhausting shitshow.”
Photographs captured Meghan and Harry leaving the restaurant, with Meghan pointing at something in the distance.
In one photo, Harry can be seen not getting into the car with Meghan, raising eyebrows and adding to the speculation of a disagreement between the couple.
It’s worth noting that Meghan wasn’t wearing her engagement ring in the restaurant pictures, further adding to the intrigue.
Interestingly, it appeared that Cohen was getting into the backseat of the car with Meghan, while Harry took the front seat.
This raised questions about Meghan’s intentions and her alleged attempts to cozy up to yet another husband of a friend.
Trelune, known for its Italian cuisine, offers a range of dishes from pasta and risotto to meat and fish options.
Prices range from $24 to $65, making it an upscale dining experience.
Meghan kept her jewelry simple for the occasion, opting for chunky gold hoop earrings and a stack of bracelets, including her favorite $5,000 Cartier love bracelet and a $3,000 Jennifer Meier gold mini basal tennis bracelet.
While the exact details of Meghan and Harry’s argument remain unknown, the incident has sparked curiosity and speculation among fans and critics alike.
It seems that even on a special occasion like Meghan’s birthday, tensions can arise between the couple.
As they navigate their new life in California, it remains to be seen how this publicized dispute will impact their relationship and public perception.