ROYAL REVENGE

Meghan and Harry's secret plan... to recruit Eugenie!

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have made it their mission to thrive without the help of the royal family, but now they've hatched a bold plan to boost their empire - by poaching one of their key players!

Insiders reveal the Sussexes are eyeing up Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie for a plum position at Meghan's As Ever company in a move that would prove "the ultimate coup" against the estranged UK royals.

"Meghan has flat out told Eugenie she'd love to have her on board as an executive, she's willing to pay big for it, and if she wants to start out as a consultant then gradually phase herself in then that's another option, too," the royal source tells Woman's Day.

MASSIVE BETRAYAL

Eugenie, 35, has been a loyal and dependable member of the royal family, stepping up to public duties in the era of the slimmed-down monarchy.

She's also remained close with cousin Harry, 40, throughout his rift with King Charles and Prince William, and losing her to Team Sussex would be "utterly humiliating" for the British royals.