In a surprising twist for the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly following in the footsteps of Princess Eugenie by purchasing a new home in Portugal.
This move comes after the couple faced eviction from Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, leaving them without a residence in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who currently reside in California, are said to have secured a property in Europe.
According to reports from The Mail, this latest development marks another chapter in their ongoing journey away from royal duties and into a more private life.
Interestingly, they’re not the only members of the royal family making Portugal their home.
Princess Eugenie, along with her husband Jack Brooksbank, already owns a property within the luxurious CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.
This exclusive community features 300 seaside homes located in Melides, just south of Lisbon.
Brooksbank, who is 38 years old, is involved in marketing and sales for the CostaTerra development.
Eugenie, 34, juggles her time between her Portuguese residence and London, primarily due to her husband’s work commitments.
Together, they are raising their two young sons, August, who is three, and Ernest, who is just 16 months old.
This international lifestyle seems to suit the family well as they embrace the beauty of both locales.
When Meghan and Harry first got engaged in November 2017, there were discussions about Meghan applying for British citizenship.
Kensington Palace had indicated that she would embark on this lengthy process.
However, after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the U.S. in March 2020, she ultimately decided against pursuing British citizenship.
The Sussexes’ departure from Frogmore Cottage became official in January of last year when a spokesperson confirmed that King Charles had requested they vacate the property.
This five-bedroom residence, nestled within the grounds of Windsor Castle, was subsequently offered to Prince Andrew, the King’s brother, who declined the opportunity to relocate from his much larger Royal Lodge nearby.
The decision to leave Frogmore was significant, marking a clear shift in the couple’s relationship with the royal family.
It appears Meghan and Harry are now fully embracing their new life abroad, free from
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