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Meghan and Harry’s Euro summer holiday in Portugal’s luxury ‘Iberian Hamptons’ that Princess Eugenie also calls home
Meghan, Prince Harry and their children reportedly spent part of their summer holiday on Portugal’s Melides coast, an affluent area described as the “Iberian Hamptons”. Images shared by Meghan showed beach, pool and restaurant visits, while keeping Archie and Lilibet’s faces out of view; the trip has drawn attention because Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank also have links to the area.
The Sussexes are believed to own a £6.3 million villa at CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, a 300-home development near Melides, although the article does not independently confirm this. A royal commentator said the holiday was likely coordinated with Eugenie’s family and indicated continued closeness, but this is interpretation rather than confirmed fact. Melides lies about an hour from Lisbon and is known for long Atlantic beaches, cliffs and extensive sunshine.
In short
- Sussexes reportedly holidayed in Portugal’s exclusive Melides region.
- Meghan shared family photographs while protecting her children’s privacy.
- The area is also associated with Princess Eugenie.
Explained simply
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from their roles as full-time members of the British royal family in 2020 and have since maintained a largely private life. They remain subjects of public and media interest because of their previous high-profile positions within the royal household and the ongoing attention to their relationship with other family members.
Princess Eugenie is Prince Harry's cousin and daughter of Prince Andrew. She and her husband remain active within royal circles, making any overlap between her social world and that of the Sussexes noteworthy to royal observers.
The area in question, Melides on Portugal's southern coast, is an affluent seaside destination. Stories about the Sussexes' movements attract particular attention because their relationships with parts of the wider royal family have been reported as strained. Any indication of shared holiday locations or proximity with other royals is therefore noteworthy.