“We delayed the departure several days, so we could be at the wedding,” he recalled. “Also, the various gatherings connected to the wedding would give us a chance to pull aside family members one by one and tell them our good news.”

Sharing the News Privately with the Royal Family

Harry and Meghan chose to inform close family members discreetly during the reception. The first person they told was King Charles at Windsor Castle. “He was delighted to learn that he was going to be a grandfather for a fourth time,” Harry wrote. “His wide smile warmed me.” Later, they shared the news with Prince William. “We whispered the news, and Willy smiled and said, ‘We must tell Kate.’”

Kate Middleton reportedly received the news warmly, offering “a big smile and hearty congratulations,” according to Harry’s account. Everything was done quietly and respectfully, without public fanfare during the wedding festivities.

Despite the private nature of the announcement, the story took a different turn when the Royal Family publicly confirmed the pregnancy three days later on October 15, 2018, just as Harry and Meghan were beginning their royal tour of Australia.

This timing sparked widespread criticism that the couple had strategically used the wedding to enhance their own publicity.

Sarah Ferguson’s Silent Response

Although Sarah Ferguson did not explicitly voice her discontent, reports claimed she was angered by the pregnancy overshadowing her daughter’s wedding. As the announcement went public, Ferguson took to social media to post several tweets celebrating Eugenie and Brooksbank’s marriage. The Express suggested these posts were her subtle response to the Sussexes, expressing a desire to bring the attention back to Eugenie’s big day.