PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle's Portugal pad purchase is a sign they've realised they need a new plan, claims a royal expert. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have snapped up a luxurious property in Alentejo, Portugal - with speculation it could be a new base for the pair and their two kids. But sources claim the truth behind the buy isn't so they have somewhere in Europe to call home.

Royal reporter Bronte Coy told The Sun's Royal Exclusive show that it's more of an investment for Harry and Meghan to ensure they "keep their millions". She said: "It speaks to the fact that it has been probably not the post royal career that they had thought financially. "Their Spotify deal ended last year and their Netflix deal is coming to an end and they haven't produced as much as they thought they were going to.

read more royals "They do have to have another plan. "I mean at the end of the day there has been so much speculation and conversation over the last couple of years, after they had done the Harry and Meghan series and talked about the royals a lot. "[When] that felt like it was kind of done.

.. What next? "I think it probably is a great investment so it makes sense that they've probably had the thought - 'What next? What else can we do?'.

Most read in Royals "It seems like a solid investment and it seems like they are turning their attention to other avenues of earning money." The purchase comes as Harry continues to make solo UK appearances - with Meghan refusing to step foot in th.