Sophia Michaels
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s luxurious Montecito residence, valued at $29 million, is in jeopardy due to the rampant wildfires threatening Southern California. A representative from the local utility company indicated that power shutdowns might be necessary because of heightened wildfire risks after a recent Red Flag Warning. Despite the alarming situation depicted by the media in Los Angeles, it’s noted that their home is located in a region known to be at high risk for fires.
Currently, the pressing concern for the couple, parents to Archie and Lilibet, is the ongoing Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025. This fire has devoured over 17,000 acres and destroyed around 1,000 structures, with damages projected to reach tens of billions. Although the Palisades Fire is not immediately threatening their home, new fire outbreaks in Montecito or Santa Barbara remain a possibility due to the existing weather conditions. Given the uncertainties, one hopes Harry and Meghan have prepared for any emergency by gathering essentials from their extensive nine-bedroom residence.
Emergency Plans: Where Would They Go?
Since moving to their Montecito home four years ago, Harry and Meghan, like many others threatened by wildfire evacuations, face a troubling question: Where would they go if they had to leave? Their move from royal duties in the UK to a celebrity-filled community in California, where they are neighbors with stars like Oprah, now seems precarious with the looming threat of wildfires endangering everything they have built in their new life.
Although they reportedly have “no regrets” about their departure from royal responsibilities, one can’t help but ponder whether they might consider returning to Buckingham Palace if the wildfires destroyed their American sanctuary. Nevertheless, with their lucrative Netflix deal still active, this might even create the perfect backdrop for another documentary in their ongoing saga.
