This covert escape supposedly took place in the Alentejo region of the country, nestled between their trip to Dusseldorf and their return to the United States. Portuguese magazine Nova Gente detailed how Megan and Harry jetted off to Lisbon after the games and then traveled further south to the Costa Terra Gulf and Ocean Club Resort, situated in the coastal town of Melides.
Sources suggested that this excursion was a highly secretive operation intended to provide the Sussexes with a few days of much-needed rest and relaxation. However, this supposed secret operation has raised eyebrows, leading many to question the veracity of the story. Some have dismissed it outright, categorizing it as "DFA" (Didn't Effing Happen). The popular CBB Twitter account even shared an article about Harry and Meghan's vacation with the caption, "Not a single blurry photo from the public? How very strange."
Commentators chimed in, expressing their skepticism. One person noted, "Exactly, these two are no way going to spend three days hidden away with each other." Another added, "Someone would have spotted them, which is why I don't believe this happened. It's just another 'let's pretend to the world that we're happy and in love'."
A third commenter concurred, stating, "No, they didn't. I don't believe it either." A fourth observer pointed out, "If they were there, we would have seen at least 30 pap shots of them being so in love and enjoying their time."
In a surprising twist, it's been suggested that Harry and Meghan crossed paths with Chris Evans and Alba Baptista during this secret trip to Portugal. The Hollywood newlyweds were reportedly on their honeymoon in Alba's homeland when they encountered the Sussexes. This clandestine gathering was revealed by a tipster to the celebrity gossip account Duro on Instagram. The tipster affirmed the presence of Chris Evans and Alba in Portugal during their honeymoon and noted their deep conversation with Harry and Megan. There appeared to be a particular bond forming between Alba and Megan.
However, a follow-up story raised doubts when someone emailed alleging that the reported double date was a fabrication, accusing it of being concocted by overly enthusiastic fans in denial about Chris and Alba's actual marriage status. The anonymous admin of the account debunked this claim, revealing that the tip was sent by a person with a real name, adding credibility to its authenticity. It was suggested that the story was possibly concocted by Megan herself, eager to associate her name with A-listers. The absence of paparazzi shots of Megan beaming alongside Chris Evans was cited as evidence against the double date.
While some believe that Harry and Megan did indeed enjoy a romantic getaway, others raised concerns for different reasons. Megan's recent speech at the Invictus Games, where she mentioned her parenting responsibilities as the reason for missing the opening ceremonies, led some to find it strange that she suddenly had the time for a romantic escape. Critics questioned whether Megan was genuinely in a hurry to return to her motherly duties, given her busy schedule just two weeks prior.
Lady C added her perspective, noting that she had been told that the only family members who still communicate with Megan and Harry are Eugenie and Jack. Some suggested that the visit to Portugal might have been more of a reconciliation visit than a romantic one, and doubts about the authenticity of Megan and Harry's statements continued to persist. Harry and Megan's credibility has come into question, with many unsure about the true state of their marriage compared to its early days.
