{"id":296818,"date":"2025-07-27T21:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/296818\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T21:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T21:11:14","slug":"oprah-winfrey-shades-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-and-the-punchline-is-their-last-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/296818\/","title":{"rendered":"Oprah Winfrey Shades Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and the Punchline Is Their Last Name"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once seen as a close confidant of Meghan Markle<\/a> and Prince Harry<\/a>, especially after hosting their bombshell 2021 interview, Oprah Winfrey has now stirred the pot with a subtle but pointed remark on the couple. The media mogul, who played a key role in reshaping the duo’s public image post-royal exit, surprised many with what seemed like an unmistakable jab.\u00a0In a twist no one saw coming, Oprah Winfrey casts shade where it hits hardest. <\/p>\n

From trusted confidant to unexpected critic! Oprah Winfrey\u2019s pointed remark leaves the Sussex surname scorched.<\/p>\n

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face shade with Oprah Winfrey being the perpetrator<\/p>\n

ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n

Oprah Winfrey appeared on Kelly Ripa\u2019s Let\u2019s Talk Off Camera podcast<\/a> on July 17, where she slyly took a dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\u2019s famous last name, Sussex. The move turned heads and made global headlines, as the billionaire TV personality is not only considered a close ally to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but is also seen as one of their closest friends. When Ripa asked Winfrey what she thinks of receiving chicks as a gift, the latter joked she would run them \u201cstraight over to the Sussexes,” adding extra “xes” at the end.<\/p>\n

Oprah Winfrey went on to divulge why she would send her chicks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Kelly Ripa\u2019s podcast, and the reason she presented was as heartwarming as it was hilarious. According to Winfrey, a duck once laid eggs in the couple\u2019s pond, prompting the Spare author to seek her help. \u201cSorry to bother you, O, but we have a duck problem,\u201d Prince Harry apparently told Winfrey, asking if she could provide shelter for the mama duck and her soon-to-arrive offspring, because the water reservoir at his place is more of a stream than a still pond. Winfrey, being a good neighbor, took care of the situation then. However, her latest comments on the Sussexes are reported to have now caused a bit of friction between her and the pair.<\/p>\n

Oprah Winfrey\u2019s words hit a nerve? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may not be amused by her play on their name.<\/p>\n

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may not be laughing this time<\/p>\n

According to prominent British journalist and columnist Rob Shuter, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “stung” by the joke Oprah Winfrey made at their expense, not once but multiple times, on Kelly Ripa\u2019s podcast. Shuter, who divulged the information as a #ShuterScoop citing a source, shared that while Winfrey did not mean \u201charm\u201d to the couple, they are \u201csensitive\u201d about statements that make them \u201csound like a meme.\u201d The situation was more dire this time for them, as it was one of their friends contributing to the trend.<\/p>\n

ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

While Oprah Winfrey\u2019s relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are reportedly planning a royal reconciliation,<\/a> has long appeared supportive, her latest remarks hint at a shift in tone. Whether it was a playful jab or a subtle critique, it is clear that even longtime allies are not immune to feather-ruffling. Only time will tell where the Sussexes stand with Winfrey in the future.<\/p>\n

ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on Oprah Winfrey taking a jibe at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry\u2019s last name? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Once seen as a close confidant of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, especially after hosting their bombshell 2021…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":296819,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[7709,7721,7719,7718,7720,1281,7723,447,7710,519,7711],"class_list":{"0":"post-296818","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-british-royal-family","9":"tag-duchess-of-sussex","10":"tag-duke-of-sussex","11":"tag-harry","12":"tag-meghan","13":"tag-meghan-markle","14":"tag-oprah-winfrey","15":"tag-prince-harry","16":"tag-royal-families","17":"tag-royal-family","18":"tag-uk-royal-family"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114927257889085369","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=296818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/296819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=296818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=296818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=296818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}