Oprah Winfrey is a well-known media personality and has emerged as one of the most influential and successful figures of her time. She had a humble beginning in Mississippi and quickly rose to fame as the host of her self-titled talk show, which served as a powerful platform for discussing social and cultural issues. However, Winfrey’s recent activities in Montecito have sparked controversy in the ongoing saga between Meghan Markle and the British Royal Family.

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Media Tycoon, Oprah Winfrey

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Reports indicate that the 69-year-old is taking measures to protect her $100 million estate from potential damage from large rainstorms. Unfortunately, this protective measure may unexpectedly cause harm to Markle’s nearly $14 million home.

The Clash Between Oprah Winfrey’s $100 Million And Meghan Markle’s $14 Million Property

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Oprah Winfrey And Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle

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The news about Oprah Winfrey’s new construction project at her $100 million Montecito, California property has caused controversy in the wealthy neighborhood.

In 2018, the surrounding Santa Ynez mountains caused devastating mudslides that killed 23 people and hospitalized over 150, which emphasized the need for precautions in the region. In response to these weather conditions, The Oprah Winfrey Show star is taking steps to protect her property.

Winfrey’s plans to build a boulder wall to protect her home from potential flooding damage have raised concerns that the construction could unintentionally cause damage to nearby properties, including Markle and Prince Harry’s $14 million home. 

While the wall may protect host property from rainstorms, it could potentially reroute flood waters to neighboring houses, which has sparked worries about the safety of the area and this could potentially redirect flood waters to neighboring houses, including the couple’s home.

Furthermore, the boulder wall itself could dissolve and cause more damage in the event of a flood.

Earlier, The Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about the challenges she and the 38-year-old faced when looking for a new home outside of the UK, and the Montecito mansion they currently reside in was a dream come true.

Meghan Markle Previously Opened Up About Buying Her $14 Million Dream Home

Meghan Markle
Suits Star, Meghan Markle

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The Duchess of Sussex previously discussed the obstacles she and her husband faced when seeking their new home in Montecito, California.

In a past interview with The Cut, where she talked about her podcast Archetypes, Markle opened up about the adjustments the couple made after stepping down from their senior royal roles.

The member of the British royal family spoke about their house hunt, mentioning that the Montecito mansion, which they currently call home, first caught their attention during online searches. However, at the time, the $14.65 million price tag seemed out of reach for the couple, who had no steady income. She explained,

“We didn’t have jobs, so we were just 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’.”

The home, which was described as a combination of a Beverly Hills country club, a Napa vineyard, and a classic Tuscan house, charmed Markle and the father of two children despite the financial obstacle. Further, the Suits star said.

“See how they’re connected at the bottom? He goes, ‘My love, it’s us’ and now every day Archie goes by us, he says ‘Hi momma, hi papa’.”

The Sussex family has experienced peace and healing thanks to the Montecito mansion.

Source: Hello Magazine

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