Princess Eugenie and Meghan Markle are reportedly at the centre of a book-related controversy that has allegedly created further tensions within the Royal Family.
According to reports, Princess Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, are said to be facing growing differences as they seek to establish greater independence from their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, as well as from Meghan Markle. Both sisters have their own families and are reportedly keen to avoid royal controversies that could affect their personal lives.
A source quoted by Woman’s Day claimed that Beatrice and Eugenie are attempting to create more distance from their parents and, increasingly, from each other.
“They love each other dearly, of course, but they’ve realised that always being seen as a package deal hasn’t necessarily helped them, so they’re going their separate ways,” the source reportedly said.
The insider also claimed there is “a lot at stake” for both sisters, suggesting they are concerned about maintaining their positions within the monarchy. According to the report, the pressure has allegedly led to increased competition between them, with both said to be exploring opportunities that could provide greater independence if their royal roles were to change.
Tensions reportedly increased after Eugenie became embroiled in a controversy involving Meghan Markle. In early October, a copy of Meghan’s book The Bench, which she had reportedly gifted to Eugenie, appeared for sale on eBay for £19,999 ($26,000).
The listing has since ended, but it reportedly included a photograph of a handwritten note from Meghan to Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank. According to reports attributed to StyleCaster, Eugenie was “horrified” to discover the book had been put up for sale and said she did not know how it had happened.
The claims remain unverified, and neither Princess Eugenie nor Princess Beatrice has publicly confirmed that the sisters are involved in a “power battle” or that their relationship has deteriorated.