Prince Harry and Meghan establishes roots abroad

Amidst feelings of exclusion from their UK residence

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are establishing roots abroad, specifically in Portugal.

According to report, they have purchased a vacation home in Portugal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in Montecito, California, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The royal experts familiar with the reported purchase disclosed the Portuguese location as ideal choice for the couple.

This development follows King Charles III’s decision to evict the couple from Frogmore Cottage, their UK residence.

This was Harry’s memoir “Spare” was released in January 2023.

“The number of people inside the royal family who are willing to proclaim their friendship for Harry and Meghan has dwindled to practically nothing”, Christopher Andersen – “The King” author claimed.

“No one wants to run afoul of the king and Prince William, it’s that simple,” Andersen stated.

“Somehow Prince Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie, who has a home in Portugal, has been able to straddle the fence, to remain in the king’s good graces but also not turn her back on the Sussexes.

“Obviously, Harry and Meghan are very grateful for the loyalty Eugenie has shown.

“Purchasing a villa in Portugal has more to do with being close to a royal family member who is still genuinely fond of them than it does with being geographically closer to Great Britain”, he revealed.

“Maybe in the future, Eugenie, who also remains close to William and his wife Kate Middleton, could also play the role of go-between.

“But any scenario like that seems an awfully long way off.

“At the moment, King Charles and, in particular, Prince William show no signs of being interested in any sort of rapprochement”, Andersen added.

Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank

According to source, Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have a residence in CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.

This is a luxurious seaside development in Melides, Portugal, comprising 300 properties as reported.

Notably, Jack, 38, is involved in marketing and sales for CostaTerra.

The family, including their two young sons, August (3) and Ernest (16 months), divides their time between Portugal and London.

“Eugenie has always been very close to both Harry and Meghan”, said Andersen.

“It comes as no surprise that the Sussexes would find the idea of owning beachfront property at the exclusive Portuguese resort appealing.

“The fact that Eugenie and Jack have two young children doesn’t hurt either.

“When the Sussexes return to Europe as a family, they will likely make a point of stopping at CostaTerra so Archie and Lili can play with August and his little brother Ernest.

“It will be interesting to see if CostaTerra becomes the new Mustique, the Caribbean Island paradise that celebrities like Mick Jagger and David Bowie once flocked to after the late Princess Margaret took up residence there”, he stated.

Queen Elizabeth II gifted Frogmore Cottage to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth II gifted Frogmore Cottage to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as a wedding gift in 2018.

However, the couple’s brief residence was cut short due to necessary renovations.

This preceeded their subsequent decision to step down as senior royals in 2020.

The renovation costs, totaling $3.2 million, were reflected in the 2019 royal accounts.

The costs included expenses for structural work, rewiring, and new flooring, as disclosed.

As part of their royal exit, the couple agreed to reimburse the expenses.

In September 2020, their spokesperson confirmed that Harry had repaid the British taxpayers’ funds used for the renovations.

“Finding Freedom” author Omid Scobie revealed that the couple were “stunned” after King Charles III evicted them from their royal home.

Scobie noted that the king’s decision came after Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” was released, leaving him “spitting mad.”

According to Scobie, communication between Harry and his family has reached “an all-time low.”

A friend of the couple described the situation as feeling “very final and like a cruel punishment”.

“It’s like the family wants to cut them out of the picture for good”, Scobie added.

Frogmore Cottage is located just a five-minute walk from Windsor Castle.

It once served as the Sussexes’ sole secure refuge in the country.

“The pair lost access to police protection in the country after they stepped down as senior royals.

“Portugal is considered one of the safest places in Europe, which will resonate with Prince Harry’s paranoia that everyone is out to get them”, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard disclosed.

“Many people are settling in Portugal due to tax breaks and quality of life.

”The stunning beaches will also appeal to Prince Harry’s surfing passion.

“Portugal is also a few steps closer to the U.K., which is a promising sign that they hope to work toward peace with the royal family”, she revealed.

“Accessibility to Europe will also help maintain and foster connections with a wider reach.

“I don’t feel Prince Harry will return to royal life in the U.K., but this home in Portugal allows him to improve relations with the royal family and visit the U.K. more regularly”, she disclosed.

Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner claimed that “Harry and Meghan have decided to buy a property in Portugal after having a secret three-night stay with Eugenie and Jack”.

“If anything should happen to King Charles, who is still recovering from cancer, then it is a shorter distance to travel to see him”, Turner added.

Prince Harry’s relationship with his family has been strained since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties.

The couple cited the British press’s intrusive behavior and racist attitudes as the primary reasons for their decision.

Since then, Harry has publicly discussed his tumultuous family dynamics through various platforms.

Such platforms included TV interviews, a documentary, and his memoir.

Similarly, the couple has expressed their concerns and criticisms about the monarchy in interviews and their Netflix docuseries.

According to Christopher Andersen, Portugal offers an additional advantage specifically beneficial to Meghan.

“I think a lot of people will find it hard to believe that Meghan was not automatically accorded British citizenship when she married Prince Harry in 2018”, he explained.

“She was informed that, for her to gain citizenship and a U.K. passport, she would have to apply like anyone else and that it would take at least a year.

“By contrast, Portugal offers a ‘Golden Visa’ to wealthy investors in Portuguese real estate”, said Andersen.

“The Golden Visa is more than just a status symbol, although it certainly is that.

“It enables the ultra-rich to travel throughout Europe unhindered.

“Not having to be dependent on a single passport is just another way for the wealthy to hedge their bets.

“Meghan, being an American, never completed the application for British nationality initiated before her marriage to Harry”, said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich.

“Purchasing a home in Portugal may well enable the couple to acquire a Golden Visa, which allows those who make investments in the economies of participating countries to gain legal rights there.

“It grants free access to the Schengen Area within the European Union.

“Portugal has a visa scheme where purchasing property above a certain threshold allows the owner to apply for a visa without a long residency requirement”, Fordwich added.

Following the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September 2023, Harry and Meghan visited Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in Portugal, according to reports.

Jose Santos, head of the Alentejo Tourism Board, confirmed that the couple enjoyed a “short stay” at CostaTerra.

The convenient travel time between Portugal and England, with non-stop flights averaging 2.5 to 3 hours, makes it an ideal location.

Sources close to Prince Harry revealed that he has a strong desire to visit his home country more frequently, not only to see family and friends but also to continue supporting various charities that remain important to him since his royal exit.

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