David Ludford has paid tribute to his ex-husband The Vivienne in a heartbreaking social media post, after the Drag Race icon tragically died at the age of 32

The Vivienne’s ex-husband has shared a loving tribute

The Vivienne’s ex-husband David Ludford has revealed he received the devastating news of the star’s death through a phone call.

He paid tribute to his former partner in a heartfelt post on social media, sharing a series of photos from their six-year relationship. David explained how meeting The Vivienne in 2017 had a profound impact on his life.

He admitted he’s still struggling to come to terms with the news of the star’s death. In his post, David wrote, “My heart literally sank when I got the call. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d ever be writing anything like this about James Lee Williams.”

He continued, “This man changed my life so much from the day we first met in August 2017 in Gran Canaria! ! We literally clicked straight away and we knew we was going to be together for along time! ! He made me feel love and shown me what it was really like to love someone.”

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David admitted he “wouldn’t have changed the time we spent together for anything.” The pair were together for six years before divorcing a year ago.

David expressed his deep sorrow, saying, “I’m so happy to say I not only met you but we were together, we were husbands and you were the biggest part of my life for such a long time. 6 years is such a long time to spend 24/7 with. You will always have a place in my heart. Going to miss you more than people will ever know. Sleep tight angel.”

Simon Jones, who was the publicist for The Vivienne, took to social media to share a heartfelt statement following the star’s death. “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle,” Simon wrote.

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He continued, “They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

He added, “These are words I never ever wanted to write. Viv was a close friend, a client and someone I loved very much. From the moment I met them in 2019 I knew we could create magic together and I became their manager. Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing. No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comic genius and quick wit was like no other.”

Simon concluded, “I’m so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life every day for the last 5 years. It’s tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had found a space and career they loved, excelled and thrived in. I am heartbroken and devastated at this news. RIP my wonderful friend. You left us way too soon.”

The Vivienne was married to David Ludford for six years and he has now shared a heartbreaking tribute following the RuPaul’s Drag Race star’s sudden death

The Vivienne’s ex-husband has spoken out

The Vivienne’s ex-husband David Ludford has paid tribute to the drag star who tragically died at the age of 32.

James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and was married to David for six years. The pair met at Sparkles show bar in Spain’s Canary Islands, where The Vivienne was a Pride Quarter DJ and host.

The Vivienne married David in 2018 but they sadly split in 2023, releasing a joint statement at the time. Following the announcement of The Vivienne’s death, David shared a touching tribute as he posted a collage from their wedding day on social media.

Overwhelmed with sorrow, he took to social media and revealed that his “heart sank” upon hearing the devastating news. He further reflected, “Never in a million years did I ever think I’d ever be writing anything like this about James Lee Williams.”

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Emotionally recounting their relationship, he shared, “This man changed my life so much from the day we first met in August 2017 in Gran Canaria. We literally clicked straight away, and we knew we were going to be together for a long time! He made me feel love and showed me what it was really like to love someone.”

Continuing his touching tribute, he said, “We literally went through and did so much together it was like a whirlwind, and I wouldn’t have changed the time we spent together for anything In the world. I feel like a t– feeling this upset and hurt because we have been fully divorced for just over a year now, but we were together for 6 years, and we loved each other so much, and you can’t take that away.”

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Concluding his heartfelt post, he celebrated the bond they shared, “I’m so happy to say I not only met you, but we were together, we were husbands, and you were the biggest part of my life for such a long time. Six years is such a long time to spend 24/7 with. You will always have a place in my heart. I’m going to miss you more than people will ever know. Sleep tight, angel.”

An official statement was shared by The Vivienne’s spokesperson Simon Jones on Sunday night. It read, “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.”

The statement continued, “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars legend The Vivienne sadly died over the weekend and now their friend Dean McCullough has issued a heartbreaking plea to fans

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The Vivienne has sadly died at the age of 32, with their friend now issuing a desperate plea to fans.

The TV icon, who shot to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race, was confirmed dead on Sunday evening in a statement shared by their spokesperson. As tributes continue to flood in, a friend has taken to social media urging people to regularly check in on their pals.

Dean McCullough expressed his grief on Instagram. Alongside photos of the two together, the Radio DJ penned, “I’m lost for words. Check in on your mates. Tell your people you love them. The sky is a lot more sparkly tonight with our Viv up there. I’ll miss you girl. Love you.”

Despite disabling comments on his heartfelt post, it received more than 11,000 likes. On Sunday, Simon Jones, a friend and publicist of The Vivienne, confirmed the sad news of their death on social media.

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In a statement, Simon said, “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. James was an incredibly loved, warm- hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

Stars paid tribute to the star following the news. Pussycat Dolls’ Ashley Roberts was visibly shaken, posting, “Omg! I can’t believe this. This is heartbreaking news,” with a broken heart emoji.

Michelle Visage commented, “I don’t have the words. Utterly heartbroken.” She then shared another emotional tribute on Instagram alongside pictures with The Vivienne.

Michelle wrote, “Heartbreaking. I don’t know how to say how I feel. My darling @thevivienne_ we go back to when I started coming over here to the UK. You were always there, always laughing, always giving, always on point.”

The Drag Race judge added, “Your laughter, your wit, your talent, your drag. I loved all of it but I loved your friendship most of all. You were a beacon to so many. Seeing you make your West End debut was amazing for me to witness your dream come true right in front of my eyes, I’m the lucky one to have known you and to have laughed together with you so many times. I love you my darling. You will be so missed my lovely. May your light shine fiercely, forever. RIP MY ANGEL fly high.”

Former Mafia underboss Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano is telling his family’s story of their drugs bust in Arizona for the first time in an explosive documentary titled Sons of Ecstasy

The name Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano was once of the most feared names on the planet.

After rising to the position of underboss in the Mafia’s Gambino crime family, he found himself facing a lengthy jail sentence after a police crackdown. Despite confessing to 19 killings, Sammy, whose real name is Salvatore Gravano, took a plea deal in which he testified against Mafia boss John Gotti and received a smaller five-year sentence.

Following his release from prison in 1994, he and his family – his now ex-wife, Debra, and their two kids, Karen and Gerard – relocated to start a new life under witness protection. However, the Brooklyn-born gangster, now 79, soon ditched his new alias and returned to his former name.

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Despite starting a fresh life, Sammy and his family soon found themselves embroiled in a new saga at the epicentre of the ecstasy drug trade in Arizona. It left Sammy facing a brand new rival, English stockbroker Shaun Attwood. The face-offs that followed landed Sammy with another sentence of 20 years behind bars.

Now, as his family tell their side of the story for the first time in an explosive new Warner Bros. and Max documentary, Sammy has further opened up to the Mirror about the dramatic events.

Speaking ahead of the release of Sons of Ecstasy, Sammy told us: “People will understand it [the story] a lot better after watching. [The documentary] explains how Gerard got into it [the drugs business]. It was a trial of errors. One after another. We were doing other things, and more or less, we were duped into it, and I really had no interest in it. [Viewers] will see the entire story and how the original story that came out with the press and the people involved was exaggerated tremendously.”

The former Mafia underboss went on to explain how Arizona was “completely different than New York, Brooklyn”. “That’s the hub of the Mafia [New York],” he said. “It was right in the hub, right in the middle of it. Arizona, the people were more legitimate, and my kids found what was going on Arizona really wasn’t happening in New York, there’s ecstasy and parties and this and that.

“But it was like a whole different world to me. I didn’t even know what ecstasy was. I mean, I never took drugs. I smoked pot a couple times as a kid, but I wasn’t into drugs. I never took ecstasy. I never cared about it. I never even wondered what it was. It really was a bulls*** drug.”

In the trailer for the show, Gerard is seen discussing how he wanted to run the ecstasy scene in Arizona before a rival – Shaun Attwood – began undercutting them. Speaking of how the drug rivalry quickly escalated, Gerard added in the clip: “They’re going to kill me to send a message to my father.” He claimed: “It was me and my family against the world”.

Sammy confessed that he later discovered people had been using his name to brag about distribution. “I was in the pool business. I was in construction business, and my head was nowhere near these kids. I didn’t even know them. They were a lot younger than me. I never went out with them, drinking or partying or doing anything.

“I only met one of them, and he was a college student. He was going to medical school. I liked him. I didn’t mind him. He was my son’s friend. I didn’t know he was into ecstasy or anything. I thought, you know, he’s a college kid going to medical school, good kid. That’s what I thought, but I didn’t know the real side of him. Of course, I never really got close to that.”

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Sammy hesitated to divulge more on their links prior to the show’s release. However, speaking of his son mixing with the wrong crowd, he said Gerard “knew it was a mistake”.

“It was a big change for them [moving to Arizona]. He met some of them kids that were going out. He was like a fish out of water. He made friends with them, and he went down the wrong path with them, following them. It was a mistake. He knew it was a mistake. He realises it now. He realised as it was happening.

“Like I said, it was a quick thing. They were under investigation for a year. He met them and in 5, 6, 7, weeks, he was gone. He was brought into it for his name. I think they said things about him that were exaggerated. He did befriend them. He did do things – in the show he admits to it and doesn’t hide from what he did.”

In 2000, Sammy – along with his wife, daughter and son – were arrested in connection with an ecstasy trafficking ring that authorities said made them about $500,000 per week. He was accused of buying 40,000 ecstasy pills from a drug gang in New York. He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in Arizona and New York in 2001 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, being released in 2017. Gerard was sentenced to nine years.

The UK release of Sons of Ecstasy is still to be confirmed, with US viewers able to watch it on Max from January 9.

The former Saturdays star was forced to ‘fix’ her outfit just moments before she was due to go live on-air as co-star Charlene White lunged into action to make sure her outfit was adjusted

Frankie Bridge was left rather red-faced during Thursday’s episode of Loose Women as she experienced a wardrobe mishap just moments before the show went live.

As cameras rolled, it became apparent that there had been some behind-the-scenes drama with host Charlene White announcing: “Sorry I just had to help Frank there, a bit of a wardrobe malfunction” leaving The Saturdays singer to admit her near on-air slip up

With a blush and a quick adjustment of her top, Frankie confirmed: “Had a wardrobe malfunction,” while supportive pal Charlene reassured her: “But you’re all ok now.”

Frankie then confidently nodded at Charlene, signaling all was well: “I’m alright, I’m ok now.”

Charlene White stepped in to support Frankie

The discussion on the show took a turn towards parenting as Frankie shared stories about bedtime routines with her husband Wayne Bridge and their boys.

The topic of the day was a sleep expert’s suggestion that “children should be able to choose their own sleep time.” However, the Loose Women panel all agreed that “boundaries” were essential for the wellbeing of children, contributing to their sense of safety and security.

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Frankie opened up about her home life, particularly when it comes to bedtime with her kids. She revealed that her children often end up in bed with her and her football husband at night, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The singer-turned-TV personality shared: “I have a big bed and emperor size bed bed and I got someone to design me a bed with drawers with mattresses in so that the boys can get in bed with us and not disturb our sleep.”

Charlene was on-had to support FrankieHer fellow mums on the panel were fascinated by her custom bed solution, all agreeing: “What a great idea,” but Frankie was quick to point out that it’s not as perfect as it sounds.

She humorously added, “It’s funny it doesn’t really work if I’m honest, last night I was squished in between my eldest and my youngest… and Wayne had a really tiny spot and I had a toe up my nose,” causing laughter among her ITV colleagues.

Broadcaster Piers Morgan has made a major career move as he exits Rupert Murdoch’s News UK in favour of YouTube as he focuses on his Uncensored brand in the US

Broadcaster Piers Morgan is leaving Rupert Murdoch’s News UK in a huge career move.

The former Good Morning Britain host will now focus on his Uncensored YouTube channel in the US as he moves to the online platform. News UK – publisher of The Sun and The Times and owner of Times radio – has agreed a deal with Piers that will see him take ownership of the Uncensored media brand.

It currently has a 3.6million following on YouTube and Piers is understood to have struck a four-year revenue-sharing deal with News UK. The Murdoch-owned company will receive part of the advertising revenue generated by Piers Morgan Uncensored until 2029, according to Sky News.

Piers returned to News UK in January 2022 on a three-year deal. It included writing for The Sun and the New York Post as well as presenting shows on the since folded Talk TV channel. Piers’ book deal with Murdoch’s publisher Harper Collins is still expected to go ahead.

According to an insider, Piers will also continue to write occasionally for News Corporation’s newspapers. In February last year, Piers announced last night he would be leaving TalkTV to focus on his Uncensored YouTube channel. He said he decided he no longer wanted to “to create my show for linear television” and admitted he has grown frustrated with creating a show in a TV-format when the majority of his viewers watch via different methods.

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Piers told his followers “Some personal news” as he shared a link to a journalist reporting the news. The headline from Ben Smith reads: “News: Piers Morgan is ending his live broadcast show on UK’s TalkTV, and going full YouTube. He talked to me about it.” He told Smith his recent debates regarding Israel’s bombardment of Gaza on his TV shows felt rushed on his hour-long TV show.

“I find myself thinking, ‘I wish we weren’t just doing a TV show here, because if we weren’t I would do this for two hours. That’s what the YouTube crowd love’,” he admitted. The move to YouTube meant Piers is no longer regulated by Ofcom, but the divisive broadcaster has insisted that wasn’t what swayed his decision to go fully digital.

“Despite being allegedly so controversial, I’ve never had an Ofcom ruling against me,” he claimed when speaking with Smith. The TV star joined TalkTV in 2022 after his explosive Good Morning Britain exit. Back in 2021, it was announced the former newspaper editor was quitting the ITV breakfast show – with immediate effect – following an on-screen row with colleague Alex Beresford, which led him to storm off set.

The pair fell out after Alex condemned Piers for relentlessly targeting the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, after the wife of Prince Harry took part in a sit down with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. In unexpected scenes, Piers stormed off the set of the ITV news programme after Alex called his comments about Meghan “diabolical”.

It was later reported that Ofcom launched an investigation into ITV’s Good Morning Britain after it received more than 41,000 complaints about comments made by Piers about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah. The channel said at the time: “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain. ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add.”

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham issued a statement where she admitted to feeling ‘heartbroken’ as she also sent a four-word message to her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz

Victoria Beckham sent a public message to her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz after admitting she was “heartbroken”.

The Spice Girl turned fashion designer took to her Instagram Stories to share a lengthy message amid the wildfires taking over Los Angeles. She said: “Seeing the devastation and loss caused by these wildfires is truly heartbreaking. Los Angeles holds such a special place in our family’s hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, especially those who have lose their homes of loved ones.

“We are immensely grateful to the brave firefighters and first responders who are risking their lives to protect others. Please stay sage and look after each other during this devastating time. Victoria x.” Following her message, Victoria shared a photo with her daughter-in-law Nicola, who is married to eldest son Brooklyn Beckham.

The pair were seen on a beach overlooking the sunset as Victoria said: “Happy birthday @nicolaannepeltzbeckham!!! Love you so much xxxx.” Five people have been sadly confirmed to have lost their lives in the blaze according to officials. It’s reported over 1,000 homes have been destroyed and more than 70,000 people evacuated.

Victoria shared a message to Nicola

She also addressed the wildfires happing in Los Angeles

One of the areas hardest hit is the Pacific Palisades, an affluent Los Angeles neighbourhood that is the home to many high profile A-listers, including Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins and Jamie Lee Curtis, all of whom have lost their homes in the unfolding carnage.

Brooklyn has shared images of the wildfires from his $3.8million condo as the flames could be seen lighting up the night sky. Amid his wedding to Nicola in 2022, there was speculation of a rift between his new wife and famous mum. There were rumours that Nicola “refused” to wear her Victoria Beckham design wedding gown, while others said Victoria had declined to make her dress.

But a source said they decided to make peace for the sake of the family. Last year, the pair were pictured together at various family events, including Victoria’s fashion shows. Speaking to OK! magazine, a source claimed it took some time for the family to adjust to the new dynamic after the wedding. They said: “It’s difficult at times because Victoria is used to being the boss and ruling everything – she’s the matriarch of the family.

“Nicola and Victoria are both very strong characters, so it was either going to end in them losing the relationship Victoria and David have with Brooklyn, or the issues needed to be put to bed to bring them all back together.” In October, Nicola proved all was good with her mother-in-law as she even replicated her famous look.

Nicola showed off a new hairstyle that looked the spitting image of her mother-in-law in her Spice Girl days. She showed off her sleek dark bob that Victoria was famous for sporting in the 90s. Fans were quick to point out the similarity to a young Victoria as one wrote: “Posh Spice vibes.” Another commented: “Yessss! Living for this hair!” A third posted: “Love the short hair on you Nic.” A fourth said: “I love the hair!” as a fifth added: “Hair is 10/10.”

Only Connect presenter Victoria Coren Mithell has spoken out after viewers spotted an apparent continuity error on the BBC Two quiz show during an episode that aired this week

Presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell addressed confusion among Only Connect viewers this week after an apparent continuity error was spotted in a recent episode.

Victoria, 52, welcomed back two teams on Monday night’s episode of the BBC quiz show. The teams competed against each other in a series of general knowledge rounds in the hope of progressing to the next stage of the contest.

The host was seen wearing a pink floral outfit and sporting red painted nails during her introduction, in which she jokingly mentioned using AI to create a more exciting message. However, fans noted that her appearance changed just moments later, as reported by the Express.

She said in the introduction: “Good evening. This week I invited the BBC’s in-house AI remarks generator to look beyond ordinary light entertainment, panel shows and quizzes, and trawl other genres to come up with an introduction suitable for a big popular ratings hit.”

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Her painted nails were visible as she picked up a phone to read the generated introduction. Victoria continued, “It came up with this, ‘Good evening and welcome to Connect-Enders, a world of bitter rivalries and long-running feuds. Where devious characters are forever coming and going, amid a bewildering maelstrom of Byzantine promiscuity’.”

However, just moments later, the host’s nails were bare, despite wearing the same outfit. It wasn’t long before viewers spotted the discrepancy and took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to voice their confusion. As reported by the outlet, one viewer wrote: “Watching #onlyconnect on delay and in [Victoria’s] intro she has red nails holding the phone, yet later with the question cards, no nail varnsh. The viewers of this show are far too observant and analytical to miss something like that continuity!” Another queried: “Did anyone else notice Victoria’s nails?”

A third chimed in: “[Victoria] hang on, how long does it take to film a show. At the beginning you have red nails and then a few moments later they have gone #OnlyConnect.” Amid the confusion, Victoria responded to that tweet, offering a potential explanation. She wrote: “What was the intro? There was one where I had to record a whole different start on a different day because I made a joke about Strictly which spooked the powers that be. Sounds like must have been this one!”

It isn’t the first time the presenter has stirred up a storm online over an episode of the quiz show. Not one to shy away from a risqué joke, she recently joked about Michael Portillo. As previously reported, as she wrapped up an episode last month, she cheekily said: “Coming up next on BBC Two is another episode in that wonderful series sponsored by the RSPB, where celebrities look after birds before handing them on to other celebrities to raise awareness of struggling avian numbers.”

She continued: “I have so enjoyed watching the big names of BBC Two passing their feathered dependents onto other presenters that I’ve decided to join in myself. Tonight, I will eagerly be taking several swallows from Michael Portillo.” The joke left viewers stunned, with one even claiming they had been left “traumatised”.

As Prince Harry and Meghan’s home in Montecito, California has come under threat from extensive wildfires, we take a look inside the lavish mansion reportedly worth nearly $30 million

Wildfires currently raging across California have put the home shared by Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children – Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three – under threat. The “high fire risk” property, which the couple has lived in since 2020, may be at risk for power shut downs, electricity companies operating in the area have warned, as the fires continue to devastate the region.

One of the main power providers in the area said they are “considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara County due to a Red Flag Warning and increased risk of wildfires”. The spokesperson added that “affected customers” would be contacted with this news in areas “including Montecito”.

This could mean that the Duke and Duchess potentially have to leave their home to move somewhere safer whilst the wildfires continue.

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30,000 people have already been ordered to evacuate in Los Angeles as the Pacific Palisades – a wealthy neighbourhood not dissimilar from Montecito – were affected by the fires, which increased in violence due to strong winds.

Meghan and Harry first purchased their home back in 2020 after making their shock royal exit from the UK. At first, the couple moved from Canada to the California home of Hollywood pal Tyler Perry, who offered them a safe haven and private security amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the couple struggled to find their feet after their taxpayer-funded police security was removed.

After staying in Perry’s home – they have since made him godfather to their daughter Princess Lilibet.

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They purchased the mansion for $14.65 million at the time, and its value has increased astronomically in the nearly five years they have called the lavish property home: it is now reportedly valued at $29 million (£23.5 million) – around double what they are said to have paid for it.

The stunning nine-bedroom property is certainly fit for royalty, and Meghan admitted in a 2022 profile for The Cut magazine that she and Harry fell in love with it almost instantly. “We were looking in this area…and this house kept popping up online in searches…We didn’t have jobs, so we just were not going to come and see this house. It wasn’t possible. It’s like when I was younger and you’re window shopping — it’s like, I don’t want to go and look at all the things that I can’t afford. That doesn’t feel good,” Meghan explained.

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However, the couple did end up visiting the property, and swiftly fell so in love with the grounds – that comes in at over 5 acres, affording the couple and their children a lot of privacy – that they told the agent that they wanted it before seeing the inside, with Meghan claiming that two interconnected palm trees in the garden that reminded Harry of their relationship a major selling point.

Their Montecito home was described by the journalist interviewing Meghan for the profile as “the kind of big that startles you into remembering that unimaginable wealth is actually someone’s daily reality. It evokes a classic Tuscan villa, a Napa vineyard, and a manicured Beverly Hills country club decorated with careful, considered coastal tones for a casual air — the home equivalent of billionaires dressing down in denim.”

Harry and Meghan could have the power cut from their £24million mansion in Montecito because of the devastating wildfires sweeping California. ( 
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Sotheby’s International Realty)According to the Daily Mail, the property was first built in 2003, and is known as ‘The Chateau’ and has been called a “hidden paradise”. The luxurious mansion took five years to build and came with a seriously impressive list of amenities, including a home theatre, a gym, a wet and dry sauna, a guest house with two bedrooms, a library, a home office, a garage big enough to fit five cars, a wine cellar, and an arcade.

The vast outside space of the estate is reported to be equally as impressive: “The entrance to the property opens onto a wide lane paved with hand-cut Santa Barbara Stone that leads through a grand archway of trees to the main residence, according to Zillow.

“The estate has sweeping lawns, tiered rose gardens, tall Italian cypress trees, blooming lavender, century-old olive trees, a tennis court, tea house, children’s cottage, and a pool,” the Mail reports, as well as the chicken coop that the public got a glimpse of during Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah back in 2021.

Whilst Meghan’s new show for Netflix – With Love, Meghan will explore the Duchess’s best “tips and tricks” on everything from gardening to cooking with the help of celebrity pals “old and new” over eight episodes – was filmed in Montecito, she didn’t use her own home for the filming. Instead, the show was filmed at a rented mansion nearby, reportedly worth $6 million.