Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have found themselves at the centre of fresh online attention after a highly personal copy of Meghan Markle’s children’s book appeared for sale on eBay.
The first-edition copy of The Bench, which was published in 2021, reportedly carries a handwritten message addressed to “Eug & Jack.” The book was offered for £19,999.99, or the best offer, according to the reported listing.
The inscription makes the discovery particularly notable. It is dated 2021 and includes a personal reference to the relationship between a father and son. The message also mentions Frogmore, the Windsor property associated with Prince Harry and Meghan before the couple established their life in the United States.
The book was reportedly presented as a personal gift to Eugenie and Jack around the time they welcomed their son August. However, the appearance of the book on eBay does not establish who placed it on the market or how it reached the seller.
That uncertainty has not stopped the listing from generating a strong reaction online. Some social media users interpreted the sale as a possible sign that the gift was no longer being kept by the couple, while others questioned whether the item may have reached the market through another route.
The seller subsequently ended the listing and stated that the book was no longer available. The removal added another layer of mystery to an item that had already attracted considerable attention because of its reported personal inscription.
Photographs associated with the listing appeared to show a handwritten dedication from Meghan, signed with a personal message. Reports have described the copy as a rare presentation item rather than an ordinary retail copy of the book.
It is important to note that there has been no confirmed statement establishing that Princess Eugenie or Jack Brooksbank personally sold the book. The circumstances behind its appearance on eBay therefore remain unclear.
The development has nevertheless renewed interest in the relationship between Eugenie and Meghan. The two women have previously been reported to have maintained a friendly connection, with Eugenie and Jack also having links to Harry and Meghan through their time at Frogmore.
For now, the unusual eBay listing remains the main source of the controversy, while the reason the personalised copy appeared for sale has not been publicly established.
Key Takeaways:
- A first-edition copy of Meghan Markle’s The Bench has appeared on eBay with a personal inscription reportedly addressed to Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
- The book was listed for £19,999.99, attracting attention across social media.
- The inscription is dated 2021 and refers to Frogmore and the bond between a father and son.
- The listing was later ended by the seller, who said the item was no longer available.
- There is no confirmed evidence that Princess Eugenie or Jack Brooksbank personally put the book up for sale.
