Famous new ‘neighbour’ of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warns ‘we are able to odor b******t’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are rumoured to be moving to the Cotswolds, and a famous TV personality has issued a candid warning about how locals may receive the royal couple
Harry and Meghan have made their return to the UK after six years in the US(Image: ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has delivered a warning to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should they become his new neighbours in the Cotswolds. It has been widely rumoured that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might be relocating to the celebrity haven, where famous faces including Jeremy Clarkson, Beyoncé and the Beckhams all own properties.
Harry, Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, touched down in the UK on a private aircraft from California shortly before midday on Wednesday, arriving at Birmingham Airport. Their significant about-face follows six years of residing in the US, having withdrawn from their senior royal roles in 2020.
Speaking to the Express, Laurence highlighted that Birmingham Airport is the nearest major airport to the Cotswolds, reinforcing the hints about where they might be relocating.
The interior designer explains there are two aspects to the Cotswolds, the “Schmancy” side and the more relaxed region where he resides with his family. Should Harry and Meghan establish themselves in the same vicinity, he has a caution for the Duchess specifically.
Prince Harry and Meghan touched down at Birmingham Airport on Wednesday morning(Image: PA)
He told the Daily Express: “It is going to be interesting to see how the Duchess fits in because, unlike the other side of the Cotswolds, we’re much less impressed by celebrity, which is why actually a lot of celebrities who are kind of like very good at being themselves are drawn to our side.”
He cited Prince Harry’s aunt, Princess Anne, as an illustration, asserting nobody raises an eyebrow when she’s spotted at the local railway station. “You know, they like the fact that actually it’s a lot more straightforward,” he added.
Residents have allegedly already voiced their disapproval regarding the royals possibly relocating to the vicinity, though Laurence reckons Harry will receive a warmer reception than Meghan owing to his historical connections with the area.
“I think she’s going to need to be very genuine,” he said. “I think that’s the big moment here, is that the Cotswold folk can really sniff b******t, you know, they can really sniff when people aren’t being who they are.”
Laurence said: “It is going to be interesting to see how the Duchess fits in” as it is rumoured they’ll move to the Cotswolds(Image: Getty)
He also cautioned Meghan about the “really very steely females” he claims won’t embrace her if she fails to heed his guidance.
“So I think the Duchess is going to need to not be too much about the airs and graces if she’s going to be picking the kids up from the school gates,” he added. “I wouldn’t want to take them [other Cotswold mums] on, I wouldn’t want to p**s them off, I can tell you now.”
He added: “Unlike in Montecito, they don’t have the celebrity safety net, [like they did with the likes of] Oprah Winfrey.”
Discussing his views on the couple potentially relocating to the region, Laurence said he would embrace the family of four and would gladly assist them with their interior design needs.
“We will welcome them with open arms into the Llewelyn Bowen Pattern Emporium if they need some help with some curtains or cushions or whatever, but I’m not entirely sure we’re ever going to be Meghan’s cup of tea,” he added.
