Meghan Markle gives rare glimpse inside $14 million Montecito mansion living room
Duchess shows a one-of-a-kind As Ever vase and a $2,000 Hermès throw as she and Prince Harry head to New York for Project Healthy Minds honors in mental health advocacy
Meghan Markle has offered a rare peek into the living room of the Montecito home she shares with Prince Harry and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. A clip posted to the Duchess of Sussex’s Instagram Story on Friday appears to show a cozy seating area centered on a cream armchair and a matching footstool, with a floral arrangement placed in a white stone vase that bears the logo of As Ever, Meghan’s lifestyle brand.
The floral display featured a bouquet described by Meghan as Delphinium, Nigella, Veronica, garden roses and Queen Anne’s lace, arranged around the As Ever vase. The caption on the post, in Meghan’s words, introduced the arrangement with a wink to her brand: “Delphinium, Nigella, Veronica – meet As ever. With garden roses and Queen Anne’s lace (and a very sleepy Mia). Looking lovely, ladies,” she wrote, referring to her flowers and to Mia, the family’s beagle who was seen sleeping on a cream armchair beside the arrangement. The living room scene also highlighted a brown and cream Hermès throw valued at about $2,000 draped across the seating area, and a glimpse of a stylish patio beyond a leafy canopy.
People magazine later described the vase as a one-of-a-kind piece created for the Netflix show With Love, Meghan, noting that the Duchess has no official new homeware collection planned at this time. The clip’s details — from the floral arrangement to the luxe throw and the visible outdoor space — offered fans a rare, intimate look at the couple’s private residence, which has drawn public interest since their return to public life as members of the royal family.
Beyond the interior glimpses, Meghan and Harry are preparing for a high-profile engagement in New York City. This month it was announced that the couple will accept the Project Healthy Minds Humanitarians of the Year Award in recognition of their mental health advocacy. The award will be presented at the nonprofit’s World Mental Health Day Gala on October 9, followed by attendance at Project Healthy Minds’ fourth annual World Mental Health Day Festival on October 10, where the Archewell Foundation is co-producing conversations with leaders in the mental health field. The event schedule underscores the couple’s ongoing commitment to online safety and family well-being, a focus they have pursued for several years.
In a joint statement provided to media, Meghan and Harry reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding families and young people online. “Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives,” they said. “As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them. We’re proud to be long-time partners of Project Healthy Minds as we work together to shine a light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time.” The couple launched The Archewell Foundation in 2020 and later introduced The Parents’ Network in 2024 to address child safety online and related concerns.
Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not respond to requests for comment from Daily Mail before publication. The interview and residence details come as Meghan’s team has historically balanced public appearances with private life, offering fans moments of domestic life alongside broader philanthropic and advocacy efforts. The living room glimpse adds another layer to the couple’s public-facing persona — one that blends personal space with royal nods and brand associations, while reinforcing their ongoing work with families and young people online.
The timing of the NYC trip aligns with a broader arc in which Meghan and Harry continue to blend celebrity platforms with philanthropic goals. While the Netflix project and As Ever remain separate branding efforts, the latest Instagram Story underscores how the duchess uses intimate home moments to connect with followers while steering attention toward the causes she champions. The palace and the couple’s representatives have not commented further beyond the previously issued statements and scheduled appearances, leaving many details about daily life in Montecito to fans and observers who follow every new post.