Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s rumored house purchase in Portugal is a clear attempt at a royal reconciliation, according to a former palace staffer.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly splashed out on one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club — a plush development about 81 miles south of Lisbon.
The pair are said to have forked over more than $4.7 million on the purchase.
And according to King Charles’s former personal butler Grant Harrold, the pair’s move signals that they’re ready to bury the hatchet with Harry’s loved ones.
“I’ve always said that I think Harry’s relationship with the royals will improve over time,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.
“It’s been quiet for quite a while which is a good sign, so I think any move to Europe — even if it’s not the UK, Portugal is not that far — could mean that it’s easier for Harry to spend more time in his home the UK and it’s quite possible it’s a sign that he is getting closer to his family again.”
While it’s unclear exactly why the pair opted for a home in Portugal, the couple’s connections could be a reason.
CostaTerra is part of Discovery Land Company, an enterprise founded by Mike Meldman, who, along with George Clooney, invested in the billion-dollar tequila company, Casamigos.
The Sussexes boast a family connection with the company as Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, works for Discovery Land Company in their marketing and sales department.
The couple already divide their time between London and Portugal along with their two sons, 3-year-old August and 16-month-old Ernest.
Indeed, Harrold believes that some members of the Firm will eventually be jetting off to Portugal to visit the Sussexes’ new abode soon enough.
“All the younger royals I’m guessing would love to go out to Portugal to visit them if they do move, so I would imagine we would see some of the family members visiting Harry and Meghan — as well as a few of their celebrity friends no doubt,” he added.
Before the couple get to enjoy their new life in Portugal, the pair have one major hurdle to overcome: obtaining an European Union citizenship.
Such a citizenship would allow the couple to travel freely through the Schengen Area, which covers 29 countries.