Meghan Markle was spotted in Santa Barbara, California on Monday, looking relaxed and carefree, despite the scandal in the United Kingdom over her former ally's book. Omid Scobie, the author of the book Endgame, is accused of naming the 'royal racists' in his book. Scobie says he has no idea how the names ended up in the Dutch version. Sources close to Markle and her husband Prince Harry have insisted that the couple had no input in Scobie's book.

The 42-year-old was dressed down in black leggings and a black long-sleeved t-shirt, with a green baseball cap. Markle wore a pair of $100 New Balance 327 sneakers, and her favorite Krewe sunglasses, which retail for around $400. It wasn't clear if she was en route to the gym: her husband has been spotted working out in a Santa Barbara gym, and Markle is known for her love of yoga.