Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's luxury multi-million dollar Portuguese pad is still “unfinished”, according to a new report, marking another setback for the exiled former royal couple.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex splurged $4.7 million on one of their 300 mansions on a 722-acre estate Costaterra Golf and Ocean Club — The development about 131 miles south of Lisbon was reported last month.
However, the vast property is not yet ready for occupancy and the couple plans to use it only as a vacation home, officials said. told the express.
“The Portuguese villa is first and foremost an investment, and construction is not yet complete,” the source said.
“We didn't buy it as a new home, we bought it as a vacation retreat and something we could put money into to protect our property.”
Before they can enjoy their new home in Portugal, the Sussexes have one major hurdle to overcome – European Union citizenship.
Obtaining this citizenship will allow the couple to travel freely within the Schengen area, which covers 29 countries.
Still, it looks like the Sussexes have no plans to pack up and leave the US any time soon, despite close friend Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi taking action.
Markle, 43, has boasted a very close friendship with the former “Ellen Show” host, but the Post reported this week that she has no intention of making a similar move for the second time. revealed.
However, Grant Harrold, who worked as King Charles' butler for seven years, said the 40-year-old Duke of Sussex could eventually move on.
“I certainly think so,” he said of the deposed prince. “I think he might be open to coming back. As I always say, never say never. ”
A source echoed Harold's recent comments, saying the pair have no intention of even moving to the UK.
“Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are unfazed by President Trump's comments because they believe they did everything right,” a source told the outlet.
“Meghan is a US citizen and Archie has just started a new school, so leaving the place they call home is not an option.”
Earlier this month, it was suggested that the couple, who married in 2018, may have looked for a home in Portugal because life in the US wasn't going “as they expected.”
Other reports suggest that President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris influenced their decision.
