Tensions appear to be escalating within the British royal family, particularly between Prince Harry and his younger cousin, Princess Eugenie. The relationship, once described as close, reportedly took a turn after Eugenie was spotted socialising with Piers Morgan, a public figure who has been vocally critical of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.
Sources indicate that the bond between the Duke of Sussex and Eugenie has "soured," primarily due to her association with Morgan, with whom she was seen sharing a friendly moment at a London pub. Morgan himself confirmed the rift in a discussion on his talk show Uncensored, where he recounted Harry's purported reaction to the photos that surfaced of Eugenie embracing him during the gathering. "Well, that was because of me actually - the Eugenie thing - because she was with me and a group of other people in a pub in London. I was seen hugging them goodbye, and Harry saw this and went completely ballistic," he disclosed, thus affirming claims of tension.
This incident follows a series of estrangements for Harry, who is currently distanced from several family members, including his brother, Prince William, and father, King Charles III. Historically, Eugenie has been one of Harry’s supportive allies; in his memoir Spare, he noted how she and Meghan connected easily and referred to her affectionately as "Euge." However, the social gathering where Eugenie was pictured with Morgan, as well as James Blunt and others, has since raised eyebrows within royal circles.
The group, which dined at the Princess Royal pub in Notting Hill, was reportedly seen enjoying a lavish lunch accompanied by substantial amounts of Chateau Lynch Bages red wine, leading to speculation about the underlying nature of the outing. According to a source cited by The Sun, "A dim view was taken of this, as Piers has clashed with Meghan and Harry in the past." Princess Eugenie's longstanding support of the couple makes her association with Morgan particularly controversial.
Morgan's relationship with the royal family has evolved over the years; initially, he expressed admiration for Meghan when she first joined the royal fold. However, following an apparent personal falling out—where he felt "ghosted" by her—Morgan became increasingly critical, particularly after the 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview featuring Harry and Meghan, which he publicly denounced.
As of now, neither Prince Harry nor Princess Eugenie has publicly addressed the reported fallout. The situation continues to develop amidst ongoing discussions surrounding royal family dynamics and public perception.
Source: Noah Wire Services