Meghan Markle has revealed how she and Prince Harry enjoyed a night out in Toronto with Princess Eugenie and her now-husband Jack Brooksbank – another sign of the warm relationship between the pair. 

Ellen DeGeneres is the surprise talk-show host. Meghan spoke to Ellen and said that Harry and Meghan wanted to go out for a fun evening before the rest of the world saw them as a couple.

The latest show of affection between the royal couples is this statement.  Eugenie, who wished Meghan Happy 40th Birthday earlier in the year, made it clear that the relationship between Prince Harry, his cousin, and Eugenie is still strong.

31-year-old Princess Eugenie and The Duke of Sussex (37 years old) grew up in the same royal family, enjoying their childhood together and ski trips on the slopes. Although their older siblings Prince William and Princess Beatrice were there too, it was always clear the relationship between Harry and Eugenie was special.   

In a clip tweeted by Finding Freedom biographer and her friend Omid Scobie, Meghan – wearing a white £1,991 Oscar De La Renta blouse and black trousers at the Warner Bros studio in Burbank, California – explained how she and Harry enjoyed a party with Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank days before the news of their relationship broke.

Speaking about the event in 2016, she told Ellen: ‘He came to see me in Toronto and our friends and his cousin Eugenie and now her husband Jack, they came as well, and the four of us snuck out in Halloween costumes to just have one fun night on the town before it was out in the world that we were a couple. It was a post-apocalypse theme, so we had all this very bizarre costuming on, and we were able to just have one fun final night out.’ 

Meghan appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show - due to be aired today - at the Warner Bros studio in Burbank, California

Meghan appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show – due to be aired today – at the Warner Bros studio in Burbank, California

The Duke of Sussex , 37, and Princess Eugenie, 31, grew up playing together in royal parks and frolicking on the slopes on family ski holidays. Although their older siblings Prince William and Princess Beatrice were there too, it was always clear the relationship between Harry and Eugenie was special. Harry, Meghan, Beatrice and Eugenie are pictured together in 2018 at Royal Ascot

The Duke of Sussex , 37, and Princess Eugenie, 31, grew up playing together in royal parks and frolicking on the slopes on family ski holidays. While their elder siblings Prince William (and Princess Beatrice) were present, it was evident that Harry and Eugenie shared a unique relationship. Royal Ascot 2018: Eugenie, Harry, Meghan and Beatrice are seen together

They share a common experience not only as young royals or younger siblings who find their own way in life but also because they were children of dirty parents. 

Nigel Crawthorne (author of Prince Andrew) stated that Eugenie was forced to cope with embarrassing headlines from her mother and father at an early age. “Harry also had his fair share of headlines and the bond they shared was great for them. 

Eugenie is Harry’s closest friend, confidante, matchmaker, and confidante over the years. In the aftermath of Meghan’s move to California, she has been a strong supporter of her husband and steadfastly stood by him. 

She will need to be able bring back her favorite cousin and play the peacemaker.

Harry and Eugenie were five years apart in age, but they spent a lot of time as children together because of the close friendship between their mothers, Princess Diana, Sarah Ferguson. Sarah would then take the children to a joint picnic. Family holidays 

Photographs from 1995 show William smiling on the ski slope with his two younger sisters and Harry trudging along the slope, the girls following closely behind. Beatrice and Eugenie also made it into the last Christmas card that Princess Diana sent before her death. 

'Closest of friends': Over the years, Eugenie has been Harry's confidante and matchmaker. Now she is seen as one of his closest allies within the royal family. Pictured, Harry shares a joke with Eugenie (left) and Beatrice (right) at Trooping the Colour in June 2012

‘Closest of friends’: Over the years, Eugenie has been Harry’s confidante and matchmaker. Today, she is considered to be one of Harry’s closest friends within the royal family. Pictured: Harry and Eugenie laugh at a joke during Trooping The Colour, June 2012.

Despite being born five years apart, Harry and Eugenie often spent time together as children thanks to the friendship between their mothers Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson, who would pack up the children for joint family holidays.

Harry and Eugenie were born five years apart. This was due to their mother’s friendship, Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson. They would often spend time together as children and pack the kids up for family vacations.

Growing up together: Prince Harry with Eugenie (centre) and Beatrice (left) at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in May 2019. The pair remain close even though he lives in California

Prince Harry, Eugenie and Beatrice growing up: The Buckingham Palace Garden Party at May 2019 was a great example of their closeness. While he lives in California the two remain close to each other.

Childhood bond: Prince Harry (left) and Prince William with Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess  Beatrice on a family holiday to Klosters, Switzerland, in 1995

Childhood bond: Prince Harry (left) and Prince William with Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess  Beatrice on a family holiday to Klosters, Switzerland, in 1995

Public support: When Eugenie wished 'dear' Meghan Markle a happy 40th birthday this week, the message was clear: the bond between Prince Harry and his cousin is as close as ever

Public support: When Eugenie wished ‘dear’ Meghan Markle a happy 40th birthday this week, the message was clear: the bond between Prince Harry and his cousin is as close as ever

Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand, and Carolyn Durand, wrote that Harry and Eugenie are the closest of Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren. In the book, they are described as the closest of close friends.

“Like Harry,” Eugenie’s loyalty, honesty, and fun is what the book states. “The pair spent many nights in London together, sneaking in to back entrances of clubs such as Mahiki (where Jack used to be manager) or Tonteria. There, they downed shot from giant frozen margaritas with multiple straws and had Mexican skull-shaped glasses. 

Eugenie is not working as a royal and Eugenie has to find her own path. This was another reason the cousins bonded.

Support: Harry and William greet Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess Beatrice at the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Diana in 2007, marking the 10 year anniversary of her death

Harry and William support Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice (left), at the Service of Thanksgiving in Diana’s Life, 2007. This was the 10th anniversary of Diana’s death.

Family outing (left-right): Kate Middleton, Prince William, Sebastian Coe, Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice cheer on Zara Tindall at London 2012

Families outing (left-right: Kate Middleton; Prince William, Sebastian Coe; Prince Harry, Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie cheer on Zara Tandall at London 2012

Harry confided in Eugenie always and was among the first to learn about Meghan’s relationship through Misha Nonoo, their mutual friend.

Scobie and Durant said, “He not only trusted her implicitly but also friends stated that she gave great advice and was ‘beyond wise for her age’,”  

Eugenie & Jack married just six months ago, in October 2018. They had double dates with Harry and Meghan in Toronto, and London. 

When Harry and Suits stars were first seen together, the Princess was with her boyfriend at Soho House in Toronto. Eugenie played a key role in keeping the couple’s relationship secret. 

Eugenie received praise in the Oprah Winfrey explosive interview where Harry and Meghan criticized the Royal Family. 

Nonoo with Meghan in 2015

Misha and Eugenie in 2019

They are mutual friends. It is believed that Meghan and Eugenie were introduced by Misha Nonoo, a mutual friend. Nonoo (left) with Meghan in 2015. Eugene is in 2019.

Rocking the boat: The relationship reportedly came under strain when Harry and Meghan told senior royals they were expecting their first child at Eugenie and Jack's wedding (pictured)

Rocking the boat. Harry and Meghan revealed to senior royals that they were planning on having their first child at Eugenie-Jack’s Wedding (pictured).

Meghan said, “Eugenie had known me before Harry knew me. That was so comfortable.” […]They are friends of mine as a couple.

Eugenie, Jack and the Sussexes were among those who attended Misha Nonoo’s extravagant Rome wedding in summer 2019. 

Their mutual friends include singer Ellie Goulding, George Clooney and Amal Clooney. They were also guests at Harry’s and Meghan’s wedding. Jack is European Director of Casamigos, the tequila brand co-founded by George.

In 2018, Harry’s and Eugenie’s relationship was strained when they reportedly revealed to senior royals that they were pregnant at Eugenie & Jack’s wedding. 

Eugenie was described as ‘hurt’  when Meghan announced her pregnancy, a friend told the Telegraph at the time, adding ‘It’s fair to say the relationship is not what it was’.

Just days later, the official announcement was made. This wiped out any coverage that had been left on Eugenie’s special day. 

It seems that there was no bad blood between them.  

In a sign of how close they are, Eugenie and Jack, now live with their son, August, in Frogmore Cottage, the house on the Windsor estate renovated by the Sussexes before they emigrated to North America. 

Harry opted to spend his recent UK trips with Eugenie Jack, Jack, and August to make a bubble. 

Still close: Eugenie and Harry remain in touch in the wake of Megxit and the Sussexes' interviews about the royal family. Pictured, Harry and Meghan on one of their final royal engagements in March 2020

Still very close: Eugenie & Harry are still in touch despite Megxit and Sussexes interviews on the royal family. Photo: Harry and Meghan at one final royal engagement in March 2020

Home sweet home: In a sign of how close they are, Eugenie and Jack, now live with their son, August, in Frogmore Cottage, pictured, the house on the Windsor estate renovated by the Sussexes before they emigrated to North America

Meghan also called the Duchess Of York ‘Fergie” during an Oprah tell-all interview. This hint at a close friendship that will have been a surprise to many. 

Harry married his cousin five years later, and they had their children simultaneously. 

According to reports, Meghan and Eugenie were bonded by their motherhood and pregnancies and took similar approaches in presenting their children to social media. They chose to take photos in the backyard while hiding the faces of the kids. 

Eugenie also wants to express her support for the Sussexes by dedicating an Instagram photo to them congratulating Lilibet on their June arrival. 

Eugenie received the most clear sign that Meghan is trusting her, when she was selected by Meghan for the 40×40 initiative. 

Bringing them closer: Meghan and Eugenie reportedly bonded over motherhood and pregnancy and have taken similar approaches to presenting their children on social media - choosing to have photoshoots in the garden. Pictured, Eugenie and Jack with August

The connection that brought them closer. According to reports, Meghan and Eugenie were able to bond over the subject of motherhood. They also chose to take similar approaches when presenting their children to social media. Eugenie with Jack.

To celebrate the Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday, this project asks people to dedicate 40 minutes to mentoring women returning to work. 

Eugenie wrote, “To celebrate Meghan’s 40th birthday I’m dedicating 40 minutes of my free time to helping women enter the workforce… Please join me in committing 40 minutes of your time to mentoring, community service and/or mentorship.

There are a variety of opinions on how Eugenie is going to be able use her can-do approach to fixing the broken relationship she has with her cousin. 

Writing in the Daily Telegraph earlier this year, Eleanor Steafel said: ‘The Sussexes may be settling into life as a foursome across the pond, but they are sure to have one eye on the family engagements that will draw them back to Britain next year. 

The Queen will be celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this summer with many events across the country. Eugenie, the peacemaker, may be able to bring Harry’s cousin, after some turbulent months, back into the fold.

Personal message: Princess Eugenie shared a sweet message of congratulations to her 'dear cousins' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the birth of their daughter Lilibet Diana

Personal message: Princess Eugenie shared a sweet message of congratulations to her ‘dear cousins’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the birth of their daughter Lilibet Diana

But Mr Crawthorne seems less persuaded. FEMAIL was told by Crawthorne that it was difficult to imagine how Harry and Meghan could be brought back in the present moment. 

“Prince Andrew was the first royal to be born in the palace in nearly 100 years. He knows intuitively where the boundaries are. While he was still in an intense rivalry with his elder brother, he was very careful not to publicly say or do anything to fuel that rivalry.

The decision of Prince Harry to quit the firm and Britain was not just a matter of principle. He also gave provocative interviews. It would take a long time to rebuild trust in order to allow Harry and Meghan to come back to the fold. 

“Undoubtedly tempers flare, it is important to have an impartial go-between such as Eugenie. Eugenie can pass along messages that may not be heard by large courtiers.

Prince Andrew is written by Nigel Crawthorne and published by Gibson Square Books.