Prince Harry and Meghan embrace life in Portugal's elite enclave
Prince Harry, the son of British King Charles III, and his wife, actress Meghan Markle, have purchased a house in Alentejo, located in the west-central region of Portugal, according to Lisbon's Radio Observador. The couple fell in love with this charming area a year ago when they visited Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry's cousin.
The Portuguese broadcaster reported that the Duke of Sussex and his wife bought a house in Comporta, over 95 kilometres south of Lisbon.
Harry and Meghan's property is near the popular Comporta beach, which boasts several luxury hotels and a golf course.
According to Portuguese media, Prince Harry became acquainted with the Alentejo region in 2023 when he and his wife visited his cousin, Princess Eugenie, who, some years ago, bought a house in the town of Melides, 30 kilometres south of Comporta, with her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan, reside in Montecito, California. Their house has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms and is set on a large plot featuring a rose garden and century-old olive trees. The property also includes an extensive garden and a swimming pool. The couple keeps animals, including chickens. The estate cost nearly 12 million pounds. The couple married in May 2018.
The couple's impressive wealth
Harry's total fortune is estimated, depending on the source, at 30-40 million pounds. This largely consists of money that the prince inherited from his mother, Princess Diana.
The initial inheritance was 10 million pounds, but the funds were invested and have grown. Additionally, there is approximately 7 million pounds from the Queen Mother, who placed this amount in a trust fund.
Harry's wealth also includes earnings from his military service (in line with British tradition). It is believed he earned about 40-50 thousand pounds per year.
Meghan has accumulated a significant sum. She earned about 40 thousand pounds per episode of "Suits." Her lifestyle blog, "Tig," was valued at 60 thousand pounds per year before she closed it. She also owns at least one property in Toronto. Her net worth is estimated to be 4 million pounds in total.
The couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before marrying, meaning their wealth is joined and would be divided in the event of a divorce.
