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Inside Meghan Markle’s ‘fun’ life in Montecito: Girls’ nights out, playdates, Pilates and more

Girls just wanna have fun.

Meghan Markle shared rare details about her busy but private life in Montecito, Calif., in a new interview.

The Duchess of Sussex told People for a cover story published Monday that she has gotten to know her close-knit community after she and her husband, Prince Harry, purchased a $14.65 million home in the area in 2020 after quitting their royal duties in the UK.

Meghan Markle filming

Meghan Markle shared details about her exciting but private life in Montecito, Calif. AP

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kissing.

The Duchess of Sussex said she has gotten to know her close-knit community after she and her husband, Prince Harry, purchased a $14 million home in the area in 2020 after quitting the royal family in the UK. meghan/Instagram

“We go to a lot of dinners, and not just in people’s homes or private rooms; we just go into the restaurant,” she said of her and the Duke of Sussex’s outings with pals.

“I really love that we can just have fun,” she added.

Markle, 43, has grown close to several women in the ritzy town with whom she works out and plays with her and Harry’s two kids, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the 2025 Invictus Games.

“We go to a lot of dinners, and not just in people’s homes or private rooms; we just go into the restaurant,” she told People of her and the Duke of Sussex’s outings with pals. WireImage

Meghan Markle watching Princess Lilibet play Candy Land with Serena Williams.

Markle has grown close to several women in the town whom she spends time with working out and with her and Harry’s two kids: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Meghan Markle/Instagram

“I have a couple of girlfriends up here; these are stay-at-home moms and working women with normal jobs, not in the public eye,” she told the magazine.

“We went from just connecting through our kids to having girls’ night out or doing Pilates together,” she added.

One of Markle’s companions told People that the mom of two reached out to her via phone to schedule a playdate for their kids.

Meghan Markle walking with a yoga mat in 2016.

“We went from just connecting through our kids to having girls’ night out or doing Pilates together,” she added. AKM-GSI

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with their two kids.

One of Markle’s companions told the outlet that the mom of two reached out to her via phone to schedule a playdate for their kids. Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duch

“You can see that as a unit they’re all very connected,” the friend said of the former actress and Harry.

The pal said that after her son’s recent surgery, Markle and her children sent a bouquet of balloons, a stuffed octopus and a handwritten note that read, “We thought you could use a hug with eight arms.”

During the “Suits” alum’s alone time, she likes to take yoga classes in the area.

Meghan Markle, Princess Lilibet and their dogs.

The pal said that after her son’s recent surgery,  » …

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