Craig Ferguson has returned to the stage, and this time, he has some choice words for everyone's favorite royal runaways, Harry and Meghan.
In his latest stand-up special, Ferguson takes aim at their endless grievances and their rather flexible approach to truth. He jokes that they’ve taught him a valuable lesson—truth is fungible. "I can't be held accountable for what I say," he declares early in his routine, mocking the modern tendency to redefine truth based on personal perspective. And where did he first hear this revolutionary concept? None other than Harry and Meghan, of course. "Speak your truth," they say.
Never one to pass up a comedic opportunity, Ferguson recalls how useful that philosophy would have been in a Glasgow courtroom back in 1987. Naturally, his set wouldn’t be complete without a few more jabs at the Sussexes. He brings up their explosive claim that someone in the royal family is racist and responds with his own sarcastic revelation—it has nothing to do with them being royal. "They’re a family. If you don’t know who the racist is in your family, it’s you!" he quips, capturing the universal awkwardness of family gatherings. "You ever been at a wedding where Grandpa wants to say a few words? No, you will not say a few words." It’s classic Ferguson—blunt, irreverent, and absolutely hilarious.
This isn’t the first time Ferguson and Meghan Markle have crossed paths. Sharp-eyed viewers will remember her cringeworthy 2013 appearance on his late-night talk show. Dressed in an especially revealing outfit, Markle engaged in what could only be described as over-the-top flirting with the Scottish comedian. If flirtation had a scale, Markle would have broken it. While she poured on the charm, it was clear to everyone, including Ferguson, that he was merely tolerating the interaction. At one point, she even asked him to pinch her to prove she was real, and ever the professional, Ferguson played along before swiftly steering the conversation elsewhere. Things only got stranger when she brought up the fact that she was completely hairless, giggling through the bizarre discussion as if unaware of how awkward it had become. The entire interview was an eight-minute masterclass in secondhand embarrassment, capped off by Markle reminiscing about her Catholic school days and visiting the Married… with Children set, where her father worked. Ferguson, leaning into his cheeky old-man persona, responded with amused intrigue. Undeterred, Markle even gave herself a flirty little nickname—Nutmeg.
Fast forward to 2025, and Ferguson is having the last laugh. His latest stand-up special reminds audiences why he remains one of the sharpest and wittiest comics in the game—fearless, unfiltered, and unwilling to tiptoe around sensitive subjects. His bit about Harry and Meghan lands perfectly, because at this point, even their most devoted fans have to admit they’ve been a bit much. As Ferguson delivers his final punchline, "I don’t know, whichever whines the most," it’s a flawless mic-drop moment.
