Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's rumored acquisition of a property in Portugal is seen as a step towards royal reconciliation by a former palace insider. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have invested over $4.7 million in one of the 300 residences being built at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, a luxurious development located approximately 81 miles south of Lisbon.
Grant Harrold, King Charles's former personal butler, believes this move indicates a readiness to mend fences with Harry's family. 'I've always thought Harry's relationship with the royals would improve over time,' Harrold exclusively shared with The Post. 'The recent quiet period is a positive sign, and any move to Europe, even if it's not the UK, could make it easier for Harry to spend more time in his home country and possibly signal a closer relationship with his family.'
Though the exact reasons for choosing Portugal are unclear, the couple's connections might play a role. CostaTerra is part of Discovery Land Company, founded by Mike Meldman, who, along with George Clooney, invested in the billion-dollar tequila company, Casamigos. The Sussexes also have a familial link through Princess Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, who works in the marketing and sales department of Discovery Land Company.
The couple currently divides their time between London and Portugal with their two sons, 3-year-old August and 16-month-old Ernest. Harrold speculates that younger royals might soon visit the Sussexes in Portugal. 'All the younger royals would likely love to visit them in Portugal, so we might see family members and celebrity friends visiting Harry and Meghan,' he added.
Before settling into their new life in Portugal, the couple must navigate the process of obtaining European Union citizenship, which would grant them free travel within the Schengen area, comprising 29 countries.
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