The mystery surrounding Sarah Ferguson and the reported return plans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has taken a new turn, with a royal biographer offering his view on how the Duchess of York may have learned about the Sussexes’ plans.
According to Andrew Lownie, a biographer who has written about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan Markle herself may have been the person who shared information about the couple’s plans with Sarah Ferguson.
The suggestion comes amid reports surrounding Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain and their reported interest in establishing a stronger presence in the UK. The developments have naturally raised questions about which members of the royal circle knew about their intentions before the news became public.
Lownie reportedly told the Daily Mail that Sarah Ferguson had previously sought greater access to a secluded Portuguese property connected to her daughter Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank. However, the request was reportedly considered problematic because of concerns about unwanted attention from photographers.
The biographer also pointed out that Ferguson has been welcomed by her daughter, while Harry and Meghan have also reportedly been guests. This connection could potentially have provided an opportunity for discussions between the Sussexes and members of Eugenie’s family.
One possibility raised by Lownie is that Harry and Meghan may have discussed plans involving their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, including the possibility of private schooling in the Cotswolds.
However, Lownie appeared to regard another explanation as more likely: that Meghan personally told Sarah Ferguson about the plans.
His reasoning is based partly on the similarities he sees between the two women’s experiences with the royal establishment. Both have had highly publicised difficulties with the Palace and have remained figures of significant interest outside the core working royal family.
Lownie suggested that this shared experience could give Meghan and Ferguson a reason to communicate openly with one another. From that perspective, Ferguson may have been viewed as someone who could understand the complications of maintaining a connection to royal life while living outside the traditional working structure.
The biographer also drew attention to Ferguson’s experience of remaining connected to the royal world despite her separation from Prince Andrew. He suggested that Meghan could see her as an example of someone who has maintained links to royal tradition while developing a public and commercial identity of her own.
That comparison is particularly significant because Harry and Meghan have previously pursued a life outside the working monarchy while continuing to use their royal titles and connections as part of their public profile.
Still, it is important to note that the claim about Meghan telling Ferguson remains an informed opinion rather than a confirmed statement from either woman. The report does not establish that Meghan personally disclosed the Sussexes’ plans to Ferguson.
The latest speculation nevertheless adds another layer to the ongoing discussion surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported return to the UK. It also highlights the close relationships that can exist between members of the wider royal family, even when tensions remain elsewhere within the institution.
For now, the exact person who first informed Sarah Ferguson about the Sussexes’ plans remains unclear. But Andrew Lownie’s theory places Meghan Markle at the centre of that unanswered question.
Key Takeaways:
- Andrew Lownie believes Meghan Markle may have personally told Sarah Ferguson about Harry and Meghan’s plans.
- The theory is connected to the wider reports surrounding the Sussexes’ return to the UK.
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s possible future schooling in the Cotswolds was also mentioned.
- Lownie highlighted similarities between Meghan and Ferguson’s experiences with the royal establishment.
- There is no confirmed evidence that Meghan personally revealed the plans to Ferguson.
