Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started looking for a rumored home in Portugal because life in the US “didn’t work out as they thought,” according to a former palace staffer.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly taken possession of one of 300 residences soon to be built on the 722-acre estate. Costaterra Golf and Ocean Club – A luxurious development about 81 miles south of Lisbon.
The pair reportedly paid more than $4.7 million on the purchase.
According to Grant Harold, King Charles’s former personal butler, rumors of the couple moving to Europe suggest they are “heading back to the UK.”
“Their life in America — there are a lot of people who move away and go back, so I don’t think there would be anything unusual about Harry and Meghan leaving the US and going to Europe,” Harrold told The Post.
“But perhaps living in the States was not what they had imagined and that is why they are now changing their path towards the UK.”
Harrold previously told The Post that the pair’s rumored move hints at their Reconciliation efforts With the royal family.
Although it is unclear why the couple chose to home in Portugal, the couple’s relationship may be a reason.
Additionally, Portugal’s climate is similar to that of Montecito, California, which may also play a role in the appeal.
“There is no obvious reason for choosing Portugal as a place to live, but we must not forget that it is not unusual for royals to settle abroad,” says Harold.
“Some people have historically moved to France, Princess Margaret spent a lot of time in Mauritius, so Harry will be following in the footsteps of other royals who have done something similar.”
Before the couple can enjoy their new life in Portugal, Harry and Markle face a major hurdle in obtaining EU citizenship.
Such citizenship would allow the couple to travel freely through the Schengen area, which includes 29 countries.
A trans-Atlantic move raises questions about the pair’s business ventures, and how they will manage them from the EU.
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Harrold says the couple’s business venture “can continue wherever they are in the world” – despite reports that the two The business relationship is in “very bad shape”.
Harold also believes that the pair will be able to save them star studded hollywood friendship,
“I’m sure their friendship will last, as it is for anyone who goes abroad, friends will come and meet. I don’t think this will be the end of their celebrity friendship.
