2024 has been the year of unexpected celebrity news, one of the most surprising being how Prince Harry and Meghan Marklethe Duke and Duchess of Sussex, bought a house in Europe.

Many wondered why the sudden house purchase, but now former staffers are revealing why Harry and Meghan were able to make the surprise move.

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According to former King Charles staff butlerGrant Harrold told the New York Post that the couple bought a house in Portugal because life in the United States was not “what they thought it would be.”

“But maybe living in the US wasn’t what they thought it would be and maybe that’s why they’re supposed to head back to the UK,” he added. “There is no obvious reason to choose Portugal as a country of residence, but let’s not forget that it is not unusual for members of the royal family to settle abroad.”

He is not wrong; Princess Eugenie also has a house in Portugal, which many believe was the easiest way for the Sussexes to move in the first place.

For those who need a recap, the Sussexes reportedly bought a house in CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Clubin Lisbon, Portugal, for just under $5 million. Their neighbors will be Eugénie and potentially Clooney.

Now, it doesn’t look like they’ll be getting rid of their Montecito home anytime soon, but it’s true that Harry and Meghan took a lot of blows after leaving the royal family, between the media circus and the relationship issues. brand related to Meghan’s rebranding. However, only time will tell if this will be their primary residence or a second home, like most big celebrities have.

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