Meghan Markle has reportedly stressed “concern’ after Prince Harry’s “shrewd move” with their new home in Portugal, according to an expert.
The couple, who currently reside in California, are said to have purchased a new home in Portugal – which is reportedly a short distance from the duke’s cousin Princess Eugenie’s part-time home which she shares with husband Jack Brooksbank.
Meghan is reportedly “deeply concerned” that the Royal Family will try and “manipulate Harry into reintegrating without her”.
A source told Closer: “Buying in Portugal is a shrewd move for Meghan. She’s deeply concerned that the Royal Family might manipulate Harry into reintegrating without her, so she needs to be proactive to make sure she’s not isolated or pushed to the sidelines.
“Now, if it is deemed safe from a security standpoint, it’s likely she’ll give her blessing for Harry to take Archie and Lilibet to see their grandpa, King Charles, at some point.”
They added: “And in terms of logistics, having a place in Portugal will make that easier, because Meghan can fly over with the kids without feeling trapped.”
Meghan, who officially joined the Royal Family in 2018, has visited the UK twice since the couple stepped down as senior working royals in 2020.
Both of her visits took place in 2022. Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lilibet travelled to the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 and – just three months later – the couple were in the UK for work commitments and attended her funeral during their visit. Meghan has not visited the UK since September 2022.
Harry has made several visits since 2022 – with his most recent visit taking place last month when he attended the WellChild awards in London on September 30.
Meghan and Harry’s new home is said to be located at the exclusive CostaTerra Gold and Ocean Club and was designed by Denton House.
This is an upmarket architecture and interior design company, who claim to deliver the “world’s most glamorous residences and resort destinations”.
Said to relatively untouched by tourism, the home sits on a stunning stretch of beach in the Algarve.
