Prince Harry and Meghan Markle newest real estate venture in Portugal is not sitting well with the locals, and they’re not afraid to let them know it. The former royals have reportedly purchased a to-be-built residence in the small town of Melides, spending millions of dollars to do so, and the locals aren’t too happy with them and the other millionaires and billionaires purchasing their land. Keep reading for more information.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Buy A House In Portugal
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly dropped over $4.7M to purchased one of 300 soon-to-be constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club. The club, which is located near a small town called Melides, is about 81 miles south of Lisbon, which means it affords the couple a lot of privacy, something they are very vocally adamantly passionate about.
Some reports are saying that the pair purchased the home in Portugal in an effort to be closer to Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who also own a home at the same club.
Locals Are Furious With Ex-Royals
Locals are not exactly impressed by Harry and Meghan moving in on their small town, with one local real estate agent telling Daily Mail, "We have much richer and much more famous people buying here for sure. I think they will have zero impact, to be honest." Which is probably why the couple picked this location, if we're being honest.
However, many locals are upset with the Sussexes and other rich and famous people buying homes in their country. According to UK express, restricting access to public beaches used to be illegal, but new regulations now allow local councils and government agencies to designate certain beaches as "private," like the beaches at the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.
"Worst thing to happen to the Portuguese coast, typical greed situation," one local said of the situation. "Taking land an property from locals who have been enjoying it for years. I am very upset by this massive piece of Portuguese land destroyed for the rich, removed from the average local that had been creating memories in this place for generations and generations."
