According to various reports, Princess Eugenie is rumored to be joining Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's so-called rival royal court in Portugal. Harry and Meghan are believed to have purchased a holiday home in Portugal, which has sparked speculation about their future plans and the dynamics within the royal family. This move could bring the Sussexes closer to Europe and potentially mend their strained familial ties. The new property is said to be located near a home owned by Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
This proximity has led to rumors about a possible rival royal court forming across the channel. Royal commentators suggest that the couple's Portuguese base could serve multiple purposes, from reconnecting with old friends to establishing a stronger presence in Europe. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's connection to Portugal has further fueled speculation regarding their involvement in Harry and Meghan's plans. The Sussexes’ new property is reportedly near Eugenie and Jack’s home in Molas, south of Lisbon.
Richard Eden, a royal commentator, pointed out that this closeness could lead to a rival royal court. He told the Daily Mail, “It may be that Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who also own a property in Portugal, will join their rival royal court.” However, Eden dismissed the idea as "the fever dream of a tabloid writer," suggesting that it feels like an exaggerated attempt to keep royal drama alive. Just recently, Eugenie was linked to a supposed royal blacklist after distancing herself from the Sussexes, so the notion that she’s now jumping back into the Sussex drama seems inconsistent.
A few months ago, reports indicated that Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, were actively distancing themselves from Harry and Meghan. They even showed support for Prince William at a garden party, reinforcing their position firmly within the royal fold and steering clear of attention-seeking antics. In fact, some outlets have claimed that Eugenie is keen on living in the UK to stay close to her family—the tight-knit royal clan she clearly cherishes. Earlier this year, GB News reported that Eugenie had been removed from the royal blacklist due to her distancing from Harry. Fast forward to now, and they're spinning a narrative about her teaming up with the very people she was reportedly cutting ties with.
It almost reads like a sitcom, with GB News as the bumbling characters tripping over their own narratives. Princess Eugenie seems to be shifting from a royal blacklist to a rival royal court in Portugal—what’s next, a reality show featuring Eugenie, Harry, and Meghan fighting over the best sun lounger by the pool? Eugenie, a mother of two young boys, has a loving relationship with her family and is not about to jeopardize that for a few headlines. She has worked hard to demonstrate her commitment to the royal family, so the idea that she would throw it all away to join Harry and Meghan's circus is utterly ludicrous.
The whole storyline about Princess Eugenie joining forces with Harry and Meghan is nothing but tabloid fluff, designed to distract us from the real stories unfolding in the royal family. So let’s not give it any more airtime than it deserves.
