Jack Reveals Shocking Reason Princess Eugenie Shed Tears During Coronation — And It’s Linked To Harry’s Unbelievable Comment”
In what is already being described as one of the most dramatic royal moments of the year, new details have emerged about why Princess Eugenie of York was reportedly seen in tears during King Charles III’s historic coronation. According to sources close to the palace, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, made a startling remark that left the younger York princess feeling embarrassed and hurt — and it came at a moment when millions of eyes were on her.
Harry attended the grand occasion without his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their children, Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet, marking his first high-profile public appearance with the Windsors since the explosive release of his memoir, Spare, in which he openly criticized members of his own family. While royal commentators had predicted that Harry might appear isolated or uncomfortable during the event, photographs soon emerged showing him laughing and chatting with Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank — though his behaviour behind the scenes tells a very different story.
Body language expert Judy James has accused Harry of an appallingly inappropriate gesture, describing how he “arrived in the guise of Harry The Joker, miming Eugenie’s heavily pregnant bump to make his cousin and Jack laugh,” before striding away with what she termed a “jaundy step and beaming grin.” According to James, Eugenie “looked hurt and embarrassed,” quickly attempting to cover herself with her coat and hastening her pace to create distance from the Duke.
The incident, observers say, harks back to years of media scrutiny and public commentary aimed at both Eugenie and her sister Beatrice, who have repeatedly faced ridicule over their appearance. “It’s disgusting,” James added. “To make a gesture about a woman’s size, especially at such a high-profile, formal moment, adds fuel to an already intense spotlight, making her feel self-conscious in front of millions.”
The source of the tension may have been compounded by Harry’s apparent complaint to Jack Brooksbank regarding seating arrangements during the coronation. Reports suggest Harry felt frustrated by being positioned ‘far back’ with the York daughters and their spouses — a grievance that insiders claim was expressed in private conversation, hinting at a sense of entitlement based on his royal status. Critics argue this behavior implicitly suggested Harry viewed himself as superior, expecting sympathy for what he perceived as an unfair seating assignment, rather than acknowledging the formal protocols of the monarchy that benefit those higher in the line of succession.
Royal insiders describe the scene as a clash of egos and protocol, with Harry reportedly failing to consider the feelings of those around him — in particular, Eugenie, whose dignity and confidence he undermined at one of the most important moments of her public life. The episode serves as a stark reminder of the tensions that continue to simmer within the House of Windsor, even as the coronation itself was meant to signal unity and continuity.
Sources close to Eugenie say she “has previously expressed disdain” for similar comments from Harry in the past, and that the public display of mockery during the coronation was particularly cruel. Observers argue that the incident demonstrates a lack of awareness, or perhaps concern, for how a single careless remark can shatter confidence — particularly for a young royal about to perform official duties in front of a global audience.
As for Jack Brooksbank, who witnessed the incident firsthand, sources suggest he maintained a composed and supportive stance, quietly trying to defuse the tension, though the full details of their private conversation remain unknown.
The coronation, intended to be a celebration of royal tradition and dignity, thus became an unexpected stage for controversy, leaving royal watchers and commentators speculating on whether Harry’s remarks were a moment of misplaced humour, unfiltered frustration, or something more revealing about his ongoing relationship with his extended family.
What remains clear is that Princess Eugenie’s tearful moment highlights not just the pressures of public life in the monarchy, but the enduring challenges of navigating family dynamics at the very top of one of the world’s most scrutinized institutions
