Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly caused a stir with Sarah Ferguson by announcing their pregnancy on Princess Eugenie’s wedding day. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared their happy news while still active members of the royal family in 2018, shortly after their own lavish wedding at Windsor.
Although initially keeping the news private at the wedding, Kensington Palace swiftly confirmed the pregnancy to the public, drawing mixed reactions. According to royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, the timing of the announcement did not sit well with Princess Eugenie.
The joyful revelation seemed to overshadow coverage of Eugenie’s marriage to Jack Brooksbank, leading to speculation of Sarah Ferguson’s discontent. While Sarah did not directly address the situation, she posted tweets celebrating her daughter’s wedding around the same time as the official announcement of Harry and Meghan’s pregnancy.
Sources suggest that Sarah’s efforts to steer attention back to the wedding through social media posts were intentional, as she apparently felt overshadowed by the unexpected news. Despite the alleged tensions, Harry explained in his autobiography the reasoning behind sharing the news on Eugenie’s special day, emphasizing their happiness for the newlyweds.
The public announcement of Meghan’s pregnancy just days after the royal wedding fueled further discussions, coinciding with renewed scrutiny on Sarah and Prince Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. With Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties and both him and Sarah leaving their residence at Royal Lodge, their personal lives have been under heightened public scrutiny.