A personal gift linked to Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie has unexpectedly surfaced online, attracting fresh attention from royal watchers.
A first-edition copy of Meghan Markle’s 2021 children’s book The Bench, apparently signed and personally inscribed for Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, was recently listed on eBay for almost £20,000.
The unusual listing quickly became a talking point because the book reportedly contains a handwritten message addressed to “Eug & Jack.” The note celebrates the special relationship between a father and his child and refers to a poem Meghan wrote at Frogmore Cottage.
The inscription is dated 2021, the same year Eugenie and Jack welcomed their first child, August. Frogmore Cottage also has a personal connection to both couples. Meghan and Prince Harry lived at the Windsor property before moving to the United States, while Eugenie and Jack later stayed there.
The seller described the copy as a signed presentation book and claimed that the writing appeared consistent with Meghan’s distinctive calligraphy style. However, the authenticity of the inscription has not been independently verified.
The book was reportedly offered for £19,999, or about $26,000, and attracted thousands of views before the eBay listing was removed or ended. It remains unclear whether the book was actually sold or simply withdrawn from the marketplace.
The appearance of the book has naturally raised questions about how such a personal royal-related gift ended up with a specialist bookseller. However, there is currently no confirmed evidence that Princess Eugenie personally sold or deliberately gave away the book.
There is also no confirmed explanation for how the copy reached the seller. Reports have noted that representatives connected with Meghan were contacted about the listing, but the inscription’s authenticity and its chain of ownership remain unclear.
The Bench was published in 2021 and was inspired by Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry and their son Archie. The newly surfaced copy is attracting particular interest because the handwritten dedication appears to connect the book with a significant period in the Sussexes’ and Eugenie’s lives.
Key Takeaways
- A first-edition copy of Meghan Markle’s The Bench appeared on eBay with a personal dedication to Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
- The book was reportedly listed for almost £20,000, or more than $26,000.
- The handwritten message refers to Frogmore Cottage and the bond between a father and son.
- The inscription has not been independently authenticated.
- It is not confirmed that Princess Eugenie or Jack Brooksbank personally sold or passed the book to the seller.
- The eBay listing later disappeared, leaving questions about what happened to the unusual royal gift.
