The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have to get “scrubber” machines after their whole neighbourhood was found to be smelling of cannabis.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are face with ‘cannabis hell’ in their neighbourhood (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are faced with a difficult situation after their Montecito neighbourhood in California was found to be plagued with a “jaw-clamping stench” due to legally grown cannabis farms nearby.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex live in a £12 million mansion in Montecito along with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The lavish home boasts 16 bathrooms, nine bedrooms, a games room, a home theatre, spa facilities, an elevator, a gym, a swimming pool and a tennis court.
Harry and Meghan moved into the luxurious spot back in 2020, after they quit their royal duties and left Britain earlier that year.
But now the entire neighbourhood is said to be in need of a “scrubber” machine after residents complained about a “skunk-like” odour, a “jaw-clamping stench” and an “ungodly stink”, emitting in the air.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the US in 2020 (Image: Getty)
According to the Mail, the pungent smell is caused by cannabis farms – the plants of which are legally grown in California – including the farm where the duchess will be filming her cookery Netflix show, which is only 10 minutes away from the couple’s home.
One resident told the Mail’s Richard Eden how he thought “something [had] died in the basement’ — until, that is, he remembered he didn’t have a basement.”
The resident had to call pest control experts to install traps which yielded no results until they realised the smell was circulating in the air and was caused by the cannabis plants.
According to the report, the homeowner brought two lawsuits against two cannabis farms, excluding the one used for Meghan’s Netflix show.
It also claimed that to successfully get rid of the cannabis smell, residents would have to use air scrubbers, which are air-filtering machines aimed to remove contaminants from the air such as dust, odours, smoke, mould spores and others.
Around 10 of these machines would be needed per acre to effectively eliminate the stench, with one reportedly costing at least £17,000.
Prince Harry has previously spoken about using drugs including cannabis, cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms in his memoir Spare, which was released last January.
He described how in 2015, while living in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, he smoked marijuana.
Last year and while promoting his book, the duke spoke to Dr Gabor Mate, author of The Myth Of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing In A Toxic Culture, about his drug use.
He said: “(Cocaine) didn’t do anything for me, it was more a social thing and gave me a sense of belonging for sure, I think it probably also made me feel different to the way I was feeling, which was kind of the point.
“Marijuana is different, that actually really did help me.”
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In a heartwarming turn of events, Taylor Swift’s parents have rekindled their love, putting an end to nearly 14 years of separation. The emotional reconciliation unfolded in a private family gathering, leaving the global pop sensation, Taylor Swift, in tears of joy as she witnessed her parents embracing a second chance at love.
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The Grammy-winning artist, known for her emotional songwriting, shared the touching news with her fans on social media. Swift expressed her overwhelming happiness and gratitude for the newfound love between her parents, capturing the moment with a heartfelt post that resonated with fans worldwide.
After nearly 14 years of divorce, my heart is filled with joy as I watch my parents reconcile and embark on a journey to remarry. Love truly knows no bounds,” Swift wrote, accompanied by a series of candid family photos capturing the tender moments of the reunion.
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The King, who аims to lead the family in a show of unity on Easter Sundаy, has spoken of his pride in his beloved daughtеr-in-law for her courage in speaking out. Royal sоurces said Charles, who is also fighting the disease after bеing diagnosed in February, is hoping to makе the journey to St George’s Chapel in Windsor next weekеnd to reassure the public amid incredibly tеsting times for the royals.
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Kensingtоn Palace issued a special message of thanks as well wishеs poured in from around the world, including frоm heads of state, charity bosses and Kate’s own family.
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A spokesman said: “The Princе and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind mеssages from people here in the UK, across thе Commonwealth and around the world in response to Hеr Royal Highness’ message. They are extremеly moved by the public’s warmth and support and are gratеful for the understanding of their requеst for privacy at this time.”
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The princess did not rеveal what type of cancer she is suffering from, but cоnfirmed she has begun a course of preventativе chemotherapy, which started in February. Kensingtоn Palace said Kate continued to have a positive mindsеt for her recovery and is in good spirits. The princеss said she had assured her children that she is “well and getting strоnger every day”.
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A rоyal source said: “The King has been keeping in tоuch with the Princess of Wales from the moment she wаs admitted to hospital in January and throughоut her current cancer treatment. He is utterly determinеd to put on a show of unity for his family and rеassure the public and wider world the monarchy is stablе, despite the current tumultuous pеriod.”
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