Meghan Markle recently shared a glimpse of her family’s recent holiday in Portugal and now sources have opened up about their life at their European bolthole. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased their European getaway villa in 2023 for a reported £3.6million, with plans to redecorate.
It is said to be in the same Portuguese resort where the Duke’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, resides during the summer months. The royal properties are close to Comporta and Melides, which are no more than an hour’s drive from Lisbon. In her recent Instagram post, Meghan shared glimpses of their trip to Europe, including moments from their visit to a Mediterranean country.
Some of the pictures showed the family on the beach, while others revealed Portugal’s quaint cobblestone streets and dainty shops.
Now, sources close to the Sussexes have said that Portugal has become a “special retreat” for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, where heir two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet can “simply be kids”.
A source told People magazine: “They love Portugal because Archie and Lilibet can simply be kids.
“It’s always very low-key with beach days, playing and spending time together as a family.”
They added that the kind of “normal family time” they get in Portugal is very “important” to the duke and duchess.
“That kind of normal family time is really important to Harry and Meghan,” the source continues.
According to the outlet, the country offers a “practical advantage” for the couple, as it’s only a few hours away from Britain, which helps with Harry’s bid to be closer to Britain and spend more time with family and friends.