Meghan Markle has found herself on the receiving end of yet another royal cold shoulder, this time from Princess Eugenie. The Princess is reportedly distancing herself from the Duchess of Sussex in an effort to avoid unnecessary drama. This revelation is another blow to Meghan, who has faced mounting criticism for her strained relationships within the British royal family.
Royal insiders suggest that Princess Eugenie, once considered one of Meghan's closest allies, has intentionally pulled away. Unlike other royals, Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, have largely stayed out of the public feud between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family. However, Eugenie’s recent actions suggest that she is unwilling to get involved in Meghan’s ongoing controversies.
The tension between Meghan and the royal family reportedly intensified after Harry and Meghan’s repeated public attacks on the monarchy, including their infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey and their Netflix docuseries, where they aired grievances about their royal experiences. Eugenie, who has always been known for her quiet and non-confrontational nature, is said to be wary of aligning too closely with the couple. She is concerned that doing so could put her in an uncomfortable position with senior royals, especially Prince William and King Charles.
At one time, Meghan and Eugenie shared what seemed to be a genuine friendship. In fact, Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, even visited Harry and Meghan in California, reportedly staying at their Montecito mansion. Their bond was seen as evidence that Meghan had at least one royal ally following her exit from the family. However, recent developments suggest Eugenie has chosen to take a step back, perhaps realizing the cost of being associated with Meghan’s drama-filled narrative.
Eugenie’s decision to distance herself might not come as a surprise to those who have followed Meghan’s history of fractured relationships, from estranged family members to high-profile fallouts with close friends and royal aides. Meghan has gained a reputation for burning bridges when things don’t go her way. In contrast, Eugenie, who remains loyal to the monarchy despite not being a senior working royal, has carefully navigated her place within the royal family. While her father, Prince Andrew, may have fallen from grace due to scandal, Eugenie has maintained respect for the institution, carefully steering clear of unnecessary controversy.
By distancing herself from Meghan and Harry, Eugenie avoids potential conflict with royals who are focused on preserving tradition and stability. This cold shoulder is yet another sign that Meghan's influence within the royal circle is waning. As the Sussexes continue to isolate themselves with their grievances, the fewer allies they seem to have left in the family. If even Eugenie, one of Harry's closest relatives, feels the need to tread carefully around Meghan, it speaks volumes about the Duchess of Sussex’s tarnished reputation.
Meghan Markle’s ability to alienate even her closest supporters within the royal family is becoming more evident with each passing day.
