Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'heartbreaking' decision regarding Archie and Lilibet future

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to buy a property in Portugal is seen as a clear indication that the couple hopes to incorporate aspects of European life into their children's futures.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, despite being sixth and seventh in line to the throne, have spent little time in the UK and, as a result, have had limited interactions with their royal cousins.

With the prospect of spending more time in Portugal, a leading royal expert has noted that the couple's young children will likely benefit the most, reports OK. "It may well be that with Donald Trump back in the White House, Harry and Meghan might spend more time in their Portugal house, at least during the school holidays," former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said.

The move is likely to be a blessing, with the potential to strengthen the bond between the Sussex children and Princess Eugenie's sons, August and Ernest Brooksbank, as the family already divides their time between the UK and Portugal.Jennie praises the fact that Archie and Lilibet will have a connection to their father’s side of the family, although she acknowledges it would be "sad" for them not to be closer to their relatives.She adds: "It can only be good for the children to mix with at least some of their royal cousins."How curious, and sad, it will be for Archie and Lilibet if they grow up knowing they are part of one of the most famous families in the world — and yet they are estranged from almost all of them.