Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly see Sarah Ferguson as one royal connection they cannot afford right now. The Duke of Sussex and the Duchess are said to be weighing every public association around their UK return.
A new source claimed any renewed link with Sarah would be a “risk” at a delicate moment. The report framed the decision around optics, brand protection, and avoiding fresh criticism during a closely watched royal period.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly believe Sarah Ferguson is a ‘risk’
As per a CloserOnline report, Sarah Ferguson was not expected to reunite with the Sussexes. The outlet noted that she had previously supported Meghan, calling her “modern and fabulous.” However, a source claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were now taking a cautious approach. The insider said any association with Sarah would be “a huge risk.” The source added that the couple was not willing to take it at such a “delicate juncture.”
Meanwhile, the insider said Sarah once had a warmer connection with Meghan. The source claimed Sarah was “one of the few people” inside the family who supported them publicly. That made her wish for renewed contact understandable, according to the report.
However, the insider said it was “just never going to happen.” The source pointed to how “tarnished” Sarah’s reputation had become. They also claimed that any visible support could quickly become another point of criticism.
Still, the report deemed the decision strategic, not openly hostile. The insider said Meghan and Sarah were “quite close” at one point. However, the source claimed they “haven’t spoken in years.” The report said the Sussexes now believe any association would give critics “another stick” to use against them.
The insider added that Sarah “can’t do anything” to help Meghan now. For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the source claimed the calculation was simple. Supporting Sarah could hurt the duchess’s brand, and they reportedly “simply can’t risk it.”
