Prince Harry and Meghan Markleshocked the world when they announced that they were stepping away from royal life.

Undeterred, they proceeded to move to California.

First to Los Angeles, and then to the Santa Barbara suburb of Montecito (viaUs Weekly).

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a royal event

Their hope was to escape the harassment from the British press and to enjoy private family life.

But their new life has proven to be just as highly scrutinized as it was in the royal sphere.

A more likely culprit is the nearby Andree Clark Bird Refuge.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle NYC September 2021

The 42-acre marsh can become stagnant in certain circumstances, which encourages the growth of bacteria.

However, the smelly issues may not be a problem for Harry and Markle much longer.