Prince Harry and Meghan: This could be why they didn't film Netflix documentary in their own home

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix docuseries was shot in a mansion in Montecito. It was initially believed to be their own $14.65 million mansion in California, reported The Express. However, it is actually a different mansion in Montecito.

Villa for sale

The 13,599 sq ft Mediterranean-style property is located on stunning grounds with palm trees. According to Mirror, the citrus orchard covered property is now for sale for $33.5 million (£26.7 million).

The regal house – listed by Top Ten Real Estate Deals – was the backdrop for many interviews filmed in the Sussex documentary. This included interviews from Prince Harry’s childhood friend Nicky, David Olusoga – British historian, writer, broadcaster, presenter and BAFTA-winning film-maker, Meghan’s friends Lucy Fraser and Vicky Tsai, and her former agent Nick Collins.

Other star-studded features include Abigail Spencer and podcast host Dhru Purohit.

Villa details

The Netflix-popular villa is listed with Ryan Malmsten of Santa Barbara Brokers. The mansion is a nine-minute drive away from the Sussexes’ home and is worth double their actual home. However, the 888 Lilac Drive propertydoes have a striking resemblance to their own home.

The property – which has a Wimbledon-quality lawn – boasts a stunning six-bedrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, bar and magnificent hot tub. The $33.5 million property also has a library, movie room, games room and gym. The luxury house has a regal feel with beautiful chandeliers and arched windows.

Why didn't they film in their own home? As TMZ reports, this is not an unusual move for productions like this. The location is not that important, it merely serves as background scenery. In addition, it is likely the couple chose to film the documentary elsewhere due to privacy reasons, like Michael Jordan did for his documentary 'The Last Dance'.

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Sources Used

Mirror: Harry and Meghan's mansion where they filmed Netflix show on sale for £26.7million

The Express: Harry and Meghan's mansion where they shot Netflix docu-series on sale for £26.7 million

TMZ: Harry and Meghan: Mansion They Shot Doc In Allegedly Not Their Own Home... And???