Duchess Sophie’s ‘gentle’ dig at Oprah and Meghan Markle

Duchess Sophie’s ‘gentle’ dig at Oprah and Meghan Markle

Duchess Sophie’s ‘gentle’ dig at Oprah after explosive Meghan Markle interviewSophie hit out at the bombshell TV special in her own very understated way – whilst still managing to navigate royal protocol.

Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie took a subtle swipe at Oprah

The Royal Family motto is never complain, never explain.

So it’s little wonder that frontline royals made little comment on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in 2021.

But the American TV special was littered with allegations which took aim at the Firm, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claiming they’d not been supported as they struggled with their mental health.

Harry also claimed his brother Prince William and King Charles were “trapped” inside the monarchy – and seemed to criticise his father’s parenting in subsequent interviews.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward’s wife, made her own subtle dig at the Sussexes’ appearance on the TV show in a very understated way.

Sophie said that there was no reason people who don't watch chat shows should know who Oprah is

Sophie and Edward joked by claiming “Oprah who?” when asked whether they had sat down and watched the Sussexes’ CBS chat.

Sophie then added: “Yes, what interview?”

This was followed up when Sophie then admitted there was “no reason to know who” the US chat show legend was.

She was criticised at the time by some on social media as the 59-year-old visited the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2013.

Sophie visited the course and its students in Meyerton, South Africa, as part of a week-long visit to the country with her husband Edward.

Sophie’s remark came up after the couple were quizzed about a moment when Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, had a long conversation with Oprah – but was unaware of who she was during their chat.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Sophie defended the Archbishop, adding: “You know, if you’re not into chat shows, there’s no reason why you should know who she is.

“Certainly not in this country, anyway.”

During the same interview, Sophie discussed Harry’s return to the UK following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, so he could attend the funeral.

But Sophie said it was “nice” to see the Duke of Sussex and the pair had a “lengthy chat” upon his return.

It appears that relations between the brothers are as frosty as ever – snubbing an opportunity to put on a united front.

The pair attended the Diana Legacy Award event to pay tribute to their late mother – but the Duke of Sussex joined remotely from Montecito in California while the Prince of Wales delivered a speech in person to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary.

Related Posts

Jilly Cooper’s raunchy novels possible adaptations for TV series after Rivals success

‘Bonkbuster’ queen Jilly Cooper’s raunchy ovels could possibly have a lot more adaptations for TV following the success of Disney+’s Rivals View 3 Images Jilly Cooper’s raunchy…

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Traitors star Paloma Faith ‘threw a wobbly’ after being first to be murdered

Singer Paloma Faith was ‘fuming’ after finding out her close pal Alan Carr was responsible for sealing her fate, along with fellow Traitors Cat Burns and Jonathan…

Celebrity Traitors’ Alan Carr slammed by Linda over scathing jab as she issues warning

The Traitors Linda Rands, who appeared on the third series of the hit BBC show, reacted to Alan Carr saying he’s ‘worse than Linda’ in the celebrity…

EXCLUSIVE: ITV Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent reveals huge return update – six years after exit

Brooke Vincent has revealed her plans to return to Coronation Street, six years after her character, Sophie Webster, was last seen on the ITV soap opera View…

BREAKING ROYAL DRAMA: Camilla LOSES IT After King Charles Hands Key Role in major US celebration to Catherine, Bypassing Her Pleas

Princess Kate and Prince William backed for key role in major US celebration Prince William was recently revealed to be the most popular living royal among Americans…

Meghan Markle Explodes in Royal Fury — Claims Kate Middleton’s Fashion Legacy Is Nothing More Than a Copy of Her Own Bold Style, Igniting a Bitter Clash That Shakes the Palace and Divides Fans Worldwide

The royal feud has reignited — and this time, it isn’t about titles, duty, or protocol. It’s about fashion. In a stunning new claim that has set…