At the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, an event already expected to be star-studded, Elton John made headlines with a dramatic and unexpected tirade against Meghan Markle, calling her a "grifter." Taking the stage to induct new artists, Elton John shocked the audience by accusing the Duchess of Sussex of exploiting the royal family for personal gain.
Visibly angry, Elton condemned Meghan for what he perceived as her constant need for attention and her attempts to profit from her royal connections. "I've supported the Sussex family for years, but I'm fed up with Meghan Markle's shameless pursuit of fame and wealth," he declared. He labeled her a social climber and accused her of manipulating both the public and the royal family for selfish motives.
Elton did not hold back, lambasting Meghan for her alleged duplicity. He claimed that her public persona of compassion and philanthropy was a facade hiding an obsession with fame and wealth. The audience was visibly uncomfortable, unsure how to react to his explosive diatribe. Elton, a close friend of Princess Diana and Prince Harry, accused Meghan of leveraging her royal status to boost her profile, enrich herself, and advance her own agenda. "It's all about Meghan, Meghan, Meghan," he asserted, criticizing her lavish wedding, lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify, and her interview with Oprah Winfrey. He painted Meghan as a cunning manipulator undermining the royal family for personal gain.
As Elton's rant reached its peak, the audience remained silent, shifting uncomfortably in their seats. His words struck a nerve, and the fallout from his outburst was expected to last for weeks. After he finished, the room was left in uneasy silence, with only a smattering of applause breaking out.
Social media quickly reacted, with many expressing shock at Elton John's bold and unforgiving comments. Representatives for Meghan Markle have not yet responded, and it remains to be seen how the royal family will react. The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be remembered not for its honorees but for the explosive drama. Whether Elton's tirade was justified or an unprovoked attack remains to be seen, but it is clear that the rift between the Sussexes and the British establishment is deepening, with the fallout sure to be felt for years to come.
