It seems Princess Eugenie has mastered the art of dodging royal drama, and she’s doing it with finesse. While Meghan Markle’s recent Instagram launch on New Year’s Day reportedly amassed a staggering 1.6 million followers overnight, one notable absence from the fanfare was Eugenie. And let’s be honest—she’s not about to get tangled in the messy web of Meghan’s social media antics.
According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, Eugenie is steering clear of Meghan’s Instagram because she’s “too savvy” to get involved in Sussex drama. “The royal family wouldn’t touch them officially in that regard,” Fitzwilliams noted. And he’s not wrong. With the royal family already divided, cozying up to Meghan could spark unnecessary controversy. After all, the press loves to pounce on anything resembling a family rift, and Eugenie clearly has no interest in becoming the next headline.
Speaking of Meghan’s Instagram launch, let’s address the elephant in the room: those 1.6 million followers. While the numbers sound impressive, it’s no secret that a significant portion of them are likely bots. How else do you go from zero to a million in a single day? Let’s face it—many of those accounts are probably waiting for the inevitable Meghan flop, ready to flood the comments with “I told you so” when her social media empire crumbles.
It’s worth noting that Eugenie hasn’t always kept her distance from the Sussexes. Back in 2016, she and her now-husband, Jack Brooksbank, were part of Harry and Meghan’s Halloween festivities. But that was nearly a decade ago, long before the royal drama reached its peak. Back then, the royal family maintained a semblance of cordiality with the Sussexes—at least in public.
Fast forward to today, and things are very different. Harry and Meghan are no longer media darlings, and Eugenie knows better than to dive into that toxic pool. As Fitzwilliams pointed out, Eugenie’s relationship with Meghan isn’t as close as some might assume. While there may have been a connection—perhaps through a mysterious Portugal link—it’s clear that Eugenie has adopted a “stay friendly but keep your distance” approach. And honestly, who can blame her?
Let’s be real: associating with the Sussexes these days isn’t exactly a reputation booster. One wrong move, and Eugenie could find herself dragged into Meghan’s never-ending “victim” narratives and royal scandals. Imagine the headlines if Eugenie got too close: “Princess Eugenie Caught in Meghan’s Drama!” No, thank you.
Eugenie’s decision to stay clear of Meghan’s social media circus is a smart one. While Meghan might be trying to position herself as the queen of Instagram, Eugenie is focused on protecting her family legacy and living a life of actual responsibilities—like being a wife and mother.
Let’s circle back to those 1.6 million followers. How many of them do you think are real? If we’re being generous, maybe 100,000 are genuine. The rest? Likely bots operated by some shadowy PR firm. Meghan’s so-called “clout” is built on manipulated numbers, and it’s hard to believe that people are genuinely clamoring to follow her. Most of those followers are probably just waiting for her inevitable downfall—and honestly, it can’t come soon enough.
Hats off to Princess Eugenie for keeping her distance from Meghan Markle’s social media circus. While Meghan might be trying to reinvent herself as an Instagram sensation, Eugenie knows better than to get involved in that mess. With a family legacy to protect and a life full of real responsibilities, Eugenie is proving that sometimes, the smartest move is to stay far, far away from the drama.
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