Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first pregnancy announcement has long been portrayed as poorly timed, with critics claiming the couple overshadowed Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October 2018.

However, Prince Harry later clarified in his memoir, Spare, that their intention was never to steal attention from the bride and groom.

Harry Explains Their Decision

In Spare, Harry shares that Eugenie’s wedding took place just months after his own, and he and Meghan were genuinely joyful for Eugenie and Jack.

“Euge was getting married to Jack, and we were deliriously happy for them and for ourselves, selfishly, since Jack was one of our favorite people,” he wrote, emphasizing their close bond rather than any desire to upstage the festivities.

Timing Driven by Practicality

According to Harry, the timing was based on their schedule, not on making a statement. The Sussexes were preparing to embark on their first official overseas tour as a married couple, meaning they would not see their family again for some time.