Eugenie was the first member of the Royal Family Prince Harry introduced to Meghan Markle after they started dating.

Princess Eugenie’s bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be freshly scrutinised amid the news that the couple has purchased a property in Portugal.

Prince Harry’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, own a home in the CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club.

Eugenie and Jack with their two sons, August, three, and Ernest, 16 months, divide their time between Portugal and London.

The Sussexes are known to be close to Eugenie, who featured in their 2022 Netflix series Harry & Meghan.

Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie’s bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be freshly scrutinised amid the news that the couple has purchased a property in Portugal

Last year, it was reported that Prince Harry and Meghan enjoyed a romantic three-night break in Portugal following the Invictus Games in Germany.

The couple reportedly flew from Dusseldorf to Lisbon before travelling to Melides in September 2023.

A source close to the Sussexes confirmed their visit to Portugal.

At the time, it was speculated that they stayed with Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

Princess Eugenie

Eugenie and Jack with their two sons, August, three, and Ernest, 16 months, divide their time between Portugal and London

Princess Eugenie’s close bond with Meghan and Harry has previously sparked concerns amid the Sussexes bitter feud with senior members of the Royal Family.

There were fears over potential accidental leaking of Royal Family matters following Prince Harry’s decision to share intimate details about conversations and disputes he had with monarchy members in his autobiography Spare.

The Sussexes’ eviction from Frogmore Cottage followed the publication of Prince Harry’s controversial memoir heavily criticised several senior royals.

The five-bedroom property, located in Windsor Castle grounds, was originally gifted to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

A source close to the Sussexes confirmed their visit to Portugal

Harry and Meghan spent £2 million on renovations, which they later repaid in full.

After their departure from the Royal Family in 2020, the cottage was briefly used by Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank until 2022.

The couple’s main residence remains a £19.5 million Tuscan-style mansion in Montecito, California.

This property boasts seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and various luxurious amenities including a library, cinema, gym, pool, and even a chicken coop.