Meghan Markle has remained noticeably silent after Princess Eugenie welcomed a baby daughter, a move that has not gone unnoticed given their once-close friendship. The Duchess of Sussex, who turned 45 just days before the announcement, has not made any public comment on the arrival, despite her active social media presence.
Royal Baby Announcement
Buckingham Palace announced the birth on behalf of the Royal Family, confirming that King Charles and Queen Camilla had been informed. The statement revealed the little girl was born in Lisbon on Monday, adding that "Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have been delighted to be informed and welcome the arrival of the newest member of the family."
While royal fans flooded social media with congratulations for Princess Eugenie, Meghan's silence stood out. This is particularly striking because Eugenie was once considered Meghan's closest ally within the Royal Family.
A Friendship That Predated Royal Life
Princess Eugenie, 36, is understood to have known Meghan through mutual friend and fashion designer Misha Nonoo, long before Meghan met Prince Harry. This friendship was not born out of marriage or monarchy—it already existed.
Prince Harry later revealed in his memoir Spare that Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank were among the first family members to meet Meghan privately while their relationship was still a secret. The four famously spent a secret Halloween together in Toronto before the romance became public.
Signs of a Fading Bond
After the royal wedding, Eugenie appeared in Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary and remained one of the few younger royals publicly linked to the Sussexes after they left Britain. She has reportedly visited the couple in California.
Perhaps the most significant sign of trust came during Eugenie's wedding in 2018, when Harry and Meghan allegedly revealed Meghan's pregnancy with Prince Archie to senior royals. Many believed the announcement overshadowed Eugenie's big day, but she never appeared to hold it against them.
Pattern of Moving On
Meghan's silence has prompted fresh questions, especially given her history of distancing from friends amid controversy. Jessica Mulroney largely vanished from public view after a 2020 scandal, and her once-close friendship with Ellen DeGeneres also appears to have cooled.
Critics see a recurring pattern, though only those involved know the real reasons. The timing of the palace's announcement on Meghan's birthday, which ensured one royal celebration eclipsed another, has only added to the speculation.
As one royal story dominated the day, Meghan's lack of public acknowledgment towards the woman who once stood by her has led many to conclude the friendship is not what it once was.
