Meghan Markle’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Gift to Princess Eugenie Appears on eBay for Nearly £20,000 — but Royal Fans Aren’t Convinced It’s Real

A copy of Meghan Markle’s children’s book containing what appears to be a deeply personal handwritten message to Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank has surfaced for sale online — with an asking price approaching £20,000.

But there is one major mystery surrounding the extraordinary listing.

Nobody has confirmed that the book actually belonged to Eugenie — or that the message inside was written by Meghan.

The copy of The Bench appeared on eBay and features an inscription apparently addressed to “Eug & Jack,” complete with a reference to Frogmore and the bond between a father and son.

If authentic, it could be an unusually personal glimpse into Meghan’s relationship with her royal cousin-in-law at the time.

A Message Apparently Written for Eugenie and Jack

Meghan published The Bench in 2021.

The children’s book explores the relationship between a father and son through a mother’s eyes and was believed to have been inspired by Meghan watching Prince Harry with their son, Prince Archie.

With the book’s release, it would hardly have been unusual for Meghan to send signed copies to friends and relatives.

The eBay listing, however, appears considerably more personal than a conventional autograph.

Inside is handwriting resembling Meghan’s distinctive calligraphy style.

The inscription is dated 2021 and addressed to “Eug & Jack.”

It celebrates the bond between father and son before referring to the place where Meghan says she wrote the poem.

“I wrote this poem at Frogmore,” the message reads, before expressing hope that Eugenie would witness a similar love within her own family.

It is signed simply: “All love, Meghan.”

The Frogmore Reference Makes the Mystery More Intriguing

The reference to Frogmore gives the alleged inscription an especially personal dimension.

Harry and Meghan lived at Frogmore Cottage following their wedding before moving to the United States in 2020.

Eugenie and Jack were subsequently reported to have lived at the property.

The date also carries significance for the couple.

Eugenie and Jack welcomed their first son, August, in 2021 — the same year The Bench was published and the apparent inscription was dated.

Taken together, those details could make the message seem remarkably specific to Eugenie’s circumstances.

But they don’t prove its authenticity.

Royal Watchers Question Whether the Book Is Genuine

The seller reportedly describes the copy as having scratches and marks, potentially suggesting that it was previously read rather than kept untouched as a collector’s item.

Yet after images of the inscription circulated online, scepticism quickly followed.

“How is this real?!” one person wrote.

Another questioned whether the lettering looked too consistent, suggesting it could have been computer-generated to imitate Meghan’s handwriting.

Others were even more cautious.

“Could be a total fake. How would anyone know?” one commenter said.

That uncertainty is crucial.

According to the supplied report, there has been no confirmation that Meghan wrote or signed the message, nor that Princess Eugenie ever owned or received this particular copy of the book.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not respond to requests for comment.

A £20,000 Royal Mystery

Without authentication, the book’s remarkable asking price comes with an equally remarkable question mark.

If genuine, the inscription would appear to connect several highly personal moments: Meghan writing The Bench, the Sussexes’ time at Frogmore, and Eugenie and Jack beginning their own journey as parents.

If it isn’t genuine, someone is asking almost £20,000 for a very convincing imitation.

For now, the photographs and listing can only fuel speculation.

A children’s book that may once have been a private gift between members of the Royal Family is suddenly being offered to strangers online for nearly £20,000 — and the unanswered question of whether Meghan actually wrote the intimate message inside may be the most fascinating part of all.