A copy of Meghan Markle’s children’s book The Bench has appeared on eBay with an alleged handwritten message to Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank — and the asking price is almost £20,000.

The book, published by the Duchess of Sussex in 2021, is being advertised as a potentially rare signed copy. However, there is an important caveat: neither the authenticity of the inscription nor the claim that the book originally belonged to Eugenie has been confirmed.

The Alleged Message Inside Meghan’s Book

According to the eBay listing, the copy contains what appears to be a personal message written by Meghan to Eugenie and Jack.

The inscription is presented in handwriting resembling Meghan’s distinctive calligraphy style, which she has frequently discussed and has also used in connection with her As Ever products.

The message reads:

“2021. Dear Eug & Jack, Celebrating the special bond between father and son.

“I wrote this poem at Frogmore – I hope that Eug, you witness the same love there with your guys. All love, Meghan.”

The reference to “Frogmore” adds another personal detail to the inscription.

Why Frogmore Is Significant

Frogmore refers to Frogmore Cottage, the Windsor residence where Harry and Meghan lived after their wedding.

After the couple relocated to the United States in 2020, the property was believed to have been occupied by Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

The 2021 date may also be significant because it was the year Eugenie and Jack welcomed their first child, son August.

The Bench itself centres on the relationship between a father and son, told from a mother’s perspective. Meghan wrote the book after drawing inspiration from her own experience of watching Prince Harry with their son, Prince Archie.

The book was published in 2021 and sold internationally, with Meghan also believed to have given signed copies to friends and family.

Almost £20,000 Asking Price

The eBay seller has listed the book for almost £20,000, presenting the apparent inscription as part of its appeal.

The copy reportedly has some scratches and marks, suggesting it may have been handled or read by its previous owner.

However, the listing has prompted considerable debate online, with people questioning whether the message is genuinely Meghan’s handwriting.

Some users on X questioned how the inscription could be authenticated, while others suggested that the handwriting appeared unusually consistent and could potentially have been digitally generated.

One person asked: “How is this real?!”

Another questioned the apparent similarity of every letter, writing that the inscription looked “too perfect to be real”.

Others remained equally sceptical, asking how anyone could establish whether the book was genuinely connected to Princess Eugenie.

Authenticity Has Not Been Confirmed

Despite the claims made in the listing and the photographs accompanying it, there is currently no confirmation that Meghan personally wrote and signed the message or that the book was actually received by Eugenie.

The alleged connection to the Princess therefore remains unverified.

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

For now, the nearly £20,000 eBay listing remains notable not simply because of its price, but because of the highly personal message it allegedly contains — and the unanswered question of whether the inscription is genuine.