The royal couple have travelled the world together. Here’s how we imagine their journeys would be

It has been well documented that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fell in love beneath the vast night skies of Botswana in 2016. Camping under the stars in a setting defined by complete stillness and raw natural beauty marked the beginning of a journey across continents. From the outset, their story has been shaped by moments of stillness, far removed from expectation.

Few modern figures have reshaped the idea of public life quite like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Once at the heart of the British Royal Family, they have since redefined their roles on their own terms, building a life that blends global advocacy with a more intentional, private way of living. Their travels reflect this evolution. Less about ceremony, more about connection, purpose and the search for spaces that allow them to simply exist.

As they find themselves once again in Australia this April, a country that has long played a role in their story, it feels like the perfect starting point.

Australia carries an openness that aligns naturally with Harry and Meghan’s way of moving through the world. Vast coastlines, expansive skies and a relaxed pace offer a contrast to the formality that once defined their public lives. It is easy to imagine them gravitating towards the more understated corners of the country, Queensland, perhaps, or the Northern Territory, where the landscape feels grounding and the atmosphere unassuming.

And yet, it is Botswana they would likely return to. For them, it is a place woven into their personal history. For Harry, it has long been a destination he returns to for perspective, drawn to its sense of stillness. For the couple, it represents the beginning of everything. The Okavango Delta, with its shifting waterways and quiet isolation, remains symbolic of that chapter.

South Africa, by contrast, reflects a different energy. One of vibrancy, cultural depth and human connection that mirrors much of their work. I imagine them in Cape Town, a place that combines city life and nature, where mountains and the ocean meet. Yet beyond its beauty, it is the sense of community that this couple always bring together.

Canada feels like a natural extension of their need for space and calm. It was here, on Vancouver Island, that they retreated at a pivotal moment in their lives, choosing to distance themselves from the rest of the world, both physically and emotionally. The dramatic landscape offers exactly that: dense forests, quiet coastlines, and a sense of seclusion that they crave.

Then there is Portugal, a more recent addition to their orbit. Along the Alentejo coast and in Melides, there is an understated elegance, where privacy is respected. It has been widely reported that the couple have acquired a vacation home within the exclusive CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club, reinforcing their connection to this discreet corner south of Lisbon.

And finally, the Caribbean. For many, it represents escape, but for Harry and Meghan, it feels more layered. It is a region they have visited in both official and personal capacities, where heritage, history and natural beauty live. Whether on a secluded stretch of sand or within a culturally rich island setting, there is a warmth here that feels like a welcome escape for them both.

To travel like Harry and Meghan would be about choosing destinations that offer meaning, locations that allow for connection, retreat, and genuine moments.

By Lindsay Judge