EntertainmentPrince Harry and Meghan settled in Portugal for a fresh start

Prince Harry and Meghan settled in Portugal for a fresh start

Prince Harry willingly gave up almost all the privileges of being a member of the royal family. After leaving the Windsor estate, he and his wife began searching for a new home. They eventually decided to purchase a new house in Portugal.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to strengthen their presence in Europe
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to strengthen their presence in Europe
Images source: © Getty Images | 2024 Eric Charbonneau

17 October 2024 12:12

Prince Harry, wanting to spend more time in his home country, has a wide range of lodging options. However, the doors of the Frogmore Cottage estate in Windsor, where he used to live, are now closed to him due to King Charles's firm decision. The monarch's son had to leave the charming residence, which he moved into in 2018, right after marrying Meghan Markle.

Archie's and Lilibet's parents didn’t spend long mourning their lost property. Declaring a "foothold on this side of the Atlantic," they almost immediately began searching for a new home in Europe that fit their needs. The British portal Daily Mail reports that they have finally achieved this goal.

Prince Harry will live near his close cousin

The decision to purchase real estate in Europe was motivated not only by the desire to manage their interests outside the United States. With this investment, Meghan Markle can apply for a so-called golden visa, allowing free travel across the Schengen area. It’s worth noting that the 43-year-old sought British citizenship, but after returning to her home country in 2020, she paused all related formalities.

The Sussexes acquired a holiday home in Portugal a few days ago. This will allow them to meet more often with Princess Eugenie, one of the few royals who maintains regular contact with Harry. She has been living with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, for several years in a luxury apartment in the coastal town of Melides, located over 120 kilometres from the country's capital, Lisbon.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle© Getty Images | Eric Charbonneau
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle© Getty Images | Kevin Mazur
CALI, COLOMBIA - AUGUST 18: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Aurora Vergara, and Francia Marquez, Colombian vice president are seen at the Afro Women and Power Forum at the Municipal Theater of Calid during a visit around Colombia on August 18, 2024 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Edwin Rodriguez Pipicano/Anadolu via Getty Images)
CALI, COLOMBIA - AUGUST 18: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Aurora Vergara, and Francia Marquez, Colombian vice president are seen at the Afro Women and Power Forum at the Municipal Theater of Calid during a visit around Colombia on August 18, 2024 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Edwin Rodriguez Pipicano/Anadolu via Getty Images)© GETTY | Anadolu
NEW YORK, UNITED STATED - JULY 18: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S. July 18, 2022. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, UNITED STATED - JULY 18: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S. July 18, 2022. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)© GETTY | Anadolu Agency
King Charles III
King Charles III© Getty Images | Karwai Tang
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