Miriam Margolyes Shocks Audiences with Blistering Critique of Meghan Markle on Live TV
In an uncharacteristically fiery appearance on The Graham Norton Show, usually mild-mannered actress Miriam Margolyes left audiences stunned with a scathing critique of Meghan Markle. This explosive outburst is being hailed as her most controversial to date. Known for her role in the Harry Potter series, Margolyes did not hold back, labeling Meghan as "very rude" and casting doubt on the existence of the royal couple's two children.
The incendiary comments came as Margolyes was asked to share her thoughts on the current state of the British royal family. “Oh goodness, where do I even begin?” the 82-year-old responded with a chuckle. “The Royals are certainly keeping us all on our toes these days, aren't they?” The interviewer, sensing an opportunity for sensational sound bites, gently urged Margolyes to elaborate on her views.
“Well, I have to say I'm not terribly impressed with Meghan Markle,” the actress began, her voice adopting an unusually stern tone. “I've met her a few times, you see, and I'm afraid I found her to be very rude, mumsy, and offhand, if you know what I mean.” The audience gasped audibly, shocked by Margolyes’ willingness to publicly criticize a member of the royal family in such blunt terms.
But the outspoken actress was far from finished. “And you know, I have to say I rather doubt the existence of those children of hers,” Margolyes continued, eliciting gasps of disbelief from the crowd. “I mean, have you ever actually seen them? Putting aside the fact that I've never seen Meghan exhibit any maternal instinct whatsoever, I just find the whole thing a bit suspicious, to be honest.”
Norton, visibly taken aback by the actress's incendiary remarks, attempted to interject and steer the conversation in a different direction. However, Margolyes was undeterred. “Oh come on, Graham,” she scoffed. “You can't tell me you haven't noticed how conveniently those children seem to have appeared on the scene just in time to generate some positive PR for the royal family. I mean, honestly, it all reeks of a rather cynical publicity stunt if you ask me.”
The audience erupted into a chorus of shocked murmurs, with some even voicing their disapproval of Margolyes' comments. Yet the unphased actress continued unabated, her face set in a resolute expression. “Let's not forget how Meghan has treated her own family,” Margolyes added, her voice dripping with disdain. “Cutting them out of her life, refusing to acknowledge them publicly—it's just appalling behavior if you ask me. No wonder they've been so vocal in their criticism of her.”
As the segment drew to a close, Norton attempted to steer the conversation in a more positive direction, praising Margolyes for her candor and noting that her views, though controversial, were undoubtedly sincere. However, the damage had already been done, and social media was quickly ablaze with reactions to the actress's explosive comments.
Some praised Margolyes for her willingness to speak her mind, while others denounced her remarks as nothing more than unsubstantiated gossip. Predictably, Meghan's most ardent supporters were outraged, with many accusing the actress of engaging in a calculated smear campaign against the Duchess.
For her part, Margolyes remained unrepentant, telling reporters backstage that she had no regrets about her comments and stood by every word. “I'm not one to mince my words, and if I believe something to be true, I'm going to say it,” she declared defiantly. “Meghan Markle may be a lot of things, but in my experience, genuine and sincere are certainly not among them.”
Only time will tell how this latest royal controversy will play out, but one thing is certain: Miriam Margolyes has firmly cemented her reputation as one of the most outspoken and unapologetic celebrities in the business. And if the past is any indication, this won't be the last time the veteran actress finds herself at the center of a media firestorm.
