‘Odd Choice’: Users Discuss Prince Harry & Wife Meghan’s Reported Move to New Country for a Reason
Royal experts say the reported move the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to make after purchasing a new home in a different country is due to both their personal experience in the U.S. and other strategic reasons.
Media outlets have reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be bidding farewell to the U.S. in search of a new life in Portugal. Since hearing about the possibility, including possible reasons behind the decision, netizens have weighed in on the couple’s move, with some dubbing it an “odd choice.”
User comment about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported relocation, posted on November 1, 2024 | Source: X/@Jordan370462593
The duo is said to have invested in a new property at CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, which is a luxurious development about 81 miles south of Lisbon.
Their reported purchase — a significant investment said to be valued at over $4.7 million — would provide them with one of the exclusive 300 soon-to-be-completed residences in the 722-acre coastal enclave.
According to King Charles III’s former personal butler Grant Harrold, Meghan and Prince Harry’s move may hint at an eventual return to their European roots.
“But maybe living in the States wasn’t what they thought it would be, and that could be why they’re now supposedly edging their way back in the direction of the UK,” divulged Grant.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on stage during Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City on October 10, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Further suggesting that their choice of Portugal may be driven by both professional and personal motivations, Grant also highlighted how such a move could reflect a reconciliation attempt with the royal family.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Meghan Markle speaking during the Prince of Wales’s 70th Birthday Garden Party in London, England on May 22, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
While their exact reasons for choosing Portugal are not entirely clear, Grant pointed out several possible attractions for the couple.
Portugal offers a Mediterranean-like climate similar to that of Montecito, California, where Prince Harry and Meghan currently reside, which could help foster a smooth transition to a new home abroad.
Additionally, Grant explained, “It’s not unusual for royals to set up overseas.” An example of one royal to do so was the late Princess Margaret, who would often spend time in Mauritius. By relocating to Portugal, Prince Harry and Meghan may, in a sense, be following in...
