Meghan Markle has reportedly made an unexpected contact with Sarah Ferguson as the Sussexes prepare for a major new chapter in the UK.
The reported connection came in Portugal, where Meghan and Prince Harry were said to have visited recently. The development has attracted attention because Sarah Ferguson is also preparing to return to Britain after spending months away from the country.
Royal expert Andrew Lownie suggested that Meghan may have personally shared details of her family’s UK plans with Ferguson. According to his assessment, the two women have something unusual in common: both have experienced difficult relationships with the Royal Family and have had to navigate life outside the traditional royal structure.
Lownie suggested there may have been a practical reason behind Meghan’s reported decision to speak with Ferguson. The Duchess of Sussex could see Sarah as someone who understands the pressures that can come with royal life while also building an independent career.
The reported conversation is particularly interesting because Harry and Meghan are now back in Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Reports have indicated that the family is planning an extended stay in the UK, with the children expected to attend private schools in the Cotswolds.
The Sussexes’ return has also coincided with reports that Sarah Ferguson is preparing her own UK comeback. Recent reports say the former Duchess of York is arranging a return to Britain after living abroad, adding another layer of interest to the reported Meghan-Ferguson contact.
Lownie’s theory is that Meghan may have felt Ferguson was one of the few people who could genuinely understand her experience of dealing with royal expectations and tensions. He suggested that the pair could potentially benefit from comparing their experiences.
Sarah has also maintained connections to the Royal Family through her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Her relationship with Eugenie is particularly relevant because the Sussexes have remained close to the York sisters over the years.
The reported contact does not confirm that Meghan and Ferguson are forming a new alliance, and there has been no public confirmation from either woman about the alleged conversation. For now, the details remain based on royal commentary and reports.
Still, the timing has created plenty of speculation. Meghan and Harry’s return to Britain and Sarah Ferguson’s reported UK comeback are happening almost simultaneously, putting both women back into the spotlight.
For Meghan, the reported conversation could simply have been a private exchange between two people familiar with royal life. But with the Sussex family beginning a new phase in Britain, even a discreet contact with another former royal figure is likely to attract attention.
Key Takeaways
Meghan Markle reportedly made contact with Sarah Ferguson in Portugal.
Royal expert Andrew Lownie suggested Meghan may have discussed her UK plans with Ferguson.
Harry and Meghan have returned to Britain with Archie and Lilibet.
Reports indicate the Sussex children may attend private schools in the Cotswolds.
Sarah Ferguson is also reportedly preparing to return to the UK.
There is no public confirmation from Meghan or Ferguson about the reported conversation.
