New reports claim that Prince Harry’s former girlfriend is auctioning a controversial keepsake—the so-called “Miss Piggy” doll allegedly given to her by the prince on her 19th birthday. The item’s sale has been linked to charitable fundraising for disaster relief efforts in Turkey and Syria, according to coverage from Mirror.
According to the account, a 40-year-old woman named Sasha Walpole is offering the doll as part of a fundraising drive described as assisting earthquake victims in the two nations. The narrative suggests that the duke once won the toy at a fair and that it was presented to the recipient in a tropical dress and a sun hat, with additional details about napkins supposedly tucked into the doll’s chest area as a playful note. Walpole stated she hopes the auction will generate substantial support for a worthy cause.
Walpole described the item as a memento tied to a personal encounter she described as Harry’s first romantic involvement, a claim she tied to a previous memoirs discussion. The tale includes an asserted moment when the duke reportedly bought a cocktail for her at a bar on her 19th birthday before leaving with her in a field amid attempts by security to manage the scene. The account frames these details as part of a larger story circulating in the media landscape. (Mirror)
The ongoing story includes surrounding commentary about public perception of the royal couple in certain regions. In the United States, commentary about approval ratings for Harry and Meghan has appeared in prior reporting, highlighting a broader discussion about the couple’s reception abroad. (Mirror)