Elizabeth Hurley recently appeared on *Watch What Happens Live* with Andy Cohen, where she had some strong words about a claim made by Prince Harry during his interviews with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year. As you might remember, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, participated in a revealing tell-all interview with Oprah, making several stunning accusations against the royal family. Among these claims, Harry stated that his first meeting with Meghan was orchestrated by a mutual friend. However, Elizabeth Hurley is now calling BS on that part of Harry’s story.
In a clip from Andy Cohen’s show, Andy asks Elizabeth about Harry’s dating timeline, specifically his assertion that a friend introduced him to Meghan. He points out the rumors that she had briefly dated Harry in the past and directly asks if Harry’s story is accurate. Elizabeth firmly denies Harry’s account, stating, “I never introduced Harry to anybody; that was a tall story that someone created.” She clarifies that while she was set up on a date with Harry years ago by the then Princess of York, they only went out a few times, and she never heard from him again after that.
In short, Elizabeth Hurley is firmly rejecting Harry’s claim that a friend introduced him to Meghan, contradicting his implication that she played matchmaker for the couple. This directly disputes what Harry told Oprah in one of his most high-profile interviews. The clip ends with Andy commenting on the “tea being spilled,” and Elizabeth confidently shutting down the false claim.
After airing the clip, I discuss how surprising it is that Elizabeth would so openly challenge a version of events presented by a senior member of the royal family. Although their brief dating history has been reported before, this marks the first time she has directly denied Harry’s account of how he met Meghan. It’s a significant blow to Harry’s credibility and shows that Elizabeth is unafraid to set the record straight, even if it means contradicting a prince.
I also note how unusual it is for a royal romance claim to be publicly disputed in this manner. Following this, I provide additional context about the rumors surrounding Elizabeth and Harry’s dating history over 15 years ago, which lasted a short time but confirms there was indeed something between them.
In the latter half of the video, I explore potential reasons why Elizabeth would correct Harry’s story so publicly, primarily because she dislikes false narratives involving her. I also consider whether this latest drama could further damage Harry’s already strained relationship with the royal family.I reiterate the significance of having a royal romance account directly contradicted, which raises questions about Harry’s truthfulness regarding other recent claims that impact his family’s reputation. I invite viewers to share their thoughts on this latest development in the comments.
Just weeks after Prince Harry’s podcast appearance, Elizabeth Hurley was again a guest on *Watch What Happens Live*. During the show, Andy Cohen brought up Harry’s claim about having met Hurley before. To everyone’s surprise, Hurley adamantly denied ever meeting him, stating, “I’ve never met him; that’s quite impossible.” When Cohen asked if she thought Harry was mistaken about their alleged meetings, Hurley confidently replied, “Yeah, I think he’s confused. I’ve never met him.” She explained that while she knows Hugh Grant well, she has never been introduced to or spent any time with Prince Harry.
Hurley’s firm denial effectively calls into question Harry’s statement, labeling it inaccurate or potentially a lie. This bold response from Hurley has stirred significant discussion online and in the media.
