Rumors have been circulating recently about the true ownership of the Montecito Olive Garden, with many royal fans suspecting that Meghan and Harry may not actually own the property.

Speculations suggest that the couple could be mere renters, and a post on Quora has fueled these suspicions further.

In the post, a man claims to have purchased the mansion and reveals that Harry and Meghan are currently separated.

Adding to the speculation, reports have emerged that Harry has been seeking refuge in hotels a few times a week, seemingly to take a break from his wife, Meghan Markle.

It appears that Harry is becoming increasingly aware of the toll Meghan’s demanding nature has taken on him, and these breaks provide him with some much-needed respite.

Interestingly, a YouTube video has surfaced, featuring a woman who claims that the Olive Garden mansion is available for rent as a filming location.

This information contradicts previous reports that listed the property as a rentable filming location when Meghan and Harry first acquired it.

Some speculated at the time that the couple never actually owned the mansion and only rented it for appearances, while others suggested that the previous owner had listed it as rentable to recoup some money while it remained vacant.

It is unclear whether Meghan and Harry were simply negligent in removing the listings or if they were open to quietly renting it out for filming purposes.

The same YouTube channel also features a resident living near the property who believes that Meghan and Harry do not actually reside there.

This individual visited the mansion and captured photos that depict an abandoned appearance.

This raises questions about the couple’s financial situation, as it suggests that they may not have sufficient funds for landscape maintenance.

According to records from Montecito Santa Barbara County in California, the sale of the Montecito Olive Garden took place on June 9th, 2020.

The seller was Rockbridge LLC, which, according to our research, is associated with Sergei Grishin, also known as Scarface the Oligarch, a Russian billionaire who was going through a highly publicized divorce at the time.

In 2020, Sergei’s ex-girlfriend provided details about his unsavory character to the Daily Mail, further adding to the conflicting information surrounding the property.

Various websites present conflicting information about the status of the Olive Garden mansion.

One website indicates that the property is pending sale, while another claims it is available, and yet another states that it is unavailable.

Interestingly, the last recorded sale of the property dates back to 2009, suggesting that Meghan and Harry may have never actually owned it.

If they did reside there, it is possible that they were only renting the mansion.

Several articles also suggest that the couple rented the house while living at Soho House and various hotels.

This would explain why only one room in Montecito was used and photographed, why no one was present at the mansion when Prince Philip passed away, and why the royals struggled to inform Harry about the sad news.

Additionally, it is worth noting that the couple borrowed a luxurious Montecito estate for the filming of their Netflix series, raising questions as to why they did not use their own mansion.

According to Dirt, the Montecito mansion featured in the show is located approximately 3.5 miles away from Harry and Meghan’s current house.

Although the two properties share similar design elements, the borrowed mansion has a distinct beach California cool vibe and even boasts a chicken coop.

The Mail on Sunday reports that the mansion in question is situated at 888 Lilac Drive, currently listed for an impressive $33.5 million.

In contrast, Meghan and Harry’s mansion cost them $14 million.

The Lilac Drive house is described as having breathtaking ocean views, expansive grounds, luxurious amenities, and impeccable design, truly embodying the California dream.

However, it is not to say that the Sussexes’ own mansion is any less desirable.

With a staggering 16 bathrooms, their property certainly offers its fair share of luxury and comfort.