A signed Meghan Markle book meant for Princess Eugenie has surfaced on eBay for nearly $26,500, and a royal commentator is pointing toward Sarah Ferguson.
A deeply personal gift from Meghan Markle to Princess Eugenie has landed on the open market, and the royal rumor mill is already in overdrive.
A signed copy of Meghan's children's book, The Bench, has been listed on eBay with a price tag of £19,999.99, roughly $26,500. The book carries Meghan's own handwriting and is addressed to "Eug and Jack", the affectionate way she refers to Eugenie and her husband.
The message reportedly celebrates the bond between fathers and sons. Meghan says she wrote the poem at Frogmore and hopes Eugenie sees the same warmth in her own family. She signs off with "All love."
The listing has surprised many royal watchers because the two women were long seen as genuine friends. Their closeness reportedly began well before Meghan married Prince Harry. It continued even when relations between the royal family and the Sussexes hit their lowest point after the couple stepped back from senior duties. They were also said to have met in Portugal while Harry and Meghan holidayed there with their children.
So how did such a heartfelt present end up for sale? Royal commentator Meredith Constant has floated a theory. She said she is not convinced Sarah Ferguson did not take the book to earn some quick money.
That suggestion lands at a sensitive time. Fergie has faced ongoing financial pressure, and there were recent reports that she was close to signing a documentary or memoir deal. Her spokesperson firmly denied those claims.
It is important to stress that this remains speculation. No official source has confirmed that Ferguson had anything to do with the listing, or that she is stirring trouble between Eugenie and Meghan.
Still, the timing raises questions. A gift this personal being offered publicly, when the story was bound to spread, could signal that the friendship has cooled. It could also mean someone is trying to create distance between the two. For now, the truth behind the listing is unknown.
Key Takeaways:
- A signed copy of Meghan Markle's children's book The Bench, personally inscribed for Princess Eugenie, has appeared on eBay for £19,999.99 (about $26,500).
- The inscription is addressed to Eugenie and her husband Jack, and mentions a poem Meghan wrote at Frogmore.
- Royal commentator Meredith Constant suspects Sarah Ferguson may be behind the sale, though she offered no proof.
- Ferguson's spokesperson has already rejected reports of a documentary or memoir deal.
- There is no official confirmation linking Fergie to the listing or to any rift between Eugenie and Meghan.
