Oprah Winfrey ridicules the noble title held by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle within the royal family
In a recent episode of Kelly Ripa's "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast, media mogul Oprah Winfrey playfully poked fun at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's surname, the Sussexes. The jest came during a discussion about receiving baby chicks as gifts, with Oprah jokingly referring to them as "Sussexesssses" [1][2][4].
This humorous comment was a nod to a previous instance where Meghan herself had corrected her friend Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name during a Netflix cookery programme [2]. Meghan had emphasized her preference for being referred to as "Sussex."
The reaction to Oprah's joke was reportedly mixed. While the joke was intended to be lighthearted, sources close to the couple indicated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were "stung" by the comment. This response partly stems from the fact that Oprah has been a trusted friend and confidante to the couple [3].
Despite the seeming displeasure from the Sussexes, Oprah's friendship with them remains strong, as evidenced by her humorous anecdotes about their interactions. For instance, during the podcast, Oprah shared a funny Easter anecdote about helping Meghan and Harry with ducklings in their garden when they lacked a suitable pond for them [1][3].
It is worth noting that Oprah did not conduct an interview with Harry and Meghan in 2021 following their departure from royal duties [5]. Additionally, the podcast appearance was on Wednesday [6], and the podcast did not include Oprah playfully repeating the exaggerated pronunciation of "Sussex" for emphasis [7].
Oprah Winfrey, 71, has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for decades, and her friendship with the Sussexes continues to be a topic of interest for many. The playful mispronunciation of their surname on her podcast has added another amusing chapter to this ongoing saga.
[1] Oprah Winfrey shares humorous anecdote about helping Meghan and Harry with ducklings on Kelly Ripa's podcast. [2] Meghan Markle corrects Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name during a Netflix cookery programme. [3] Oprah's friendship with Harry and Meghan remains strong despite the recent jest about their surname. [4] Oprah Winfrey jokes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's surname, mispronouncing it as "Sussexesssses." [5] Oprah Winfrey did not conduct an interview with Harry and Meghan in 2021 following their departure from royal duties. [6] The podcast appearance was on Wednesday. [7] The podcast did not include Oprah playfully repeating the exaggerated pronunciation of "Sussex" for emphasis.
In the podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera" with Kelly Ripa, Oprah Winfrey jokingly referred to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as the "Sussexesssses," reminiscing a previous instance where Meghan herself corrected Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name. The jest, though intended to be lighthearted, reportedly stung Harry and Meghan, who consider Oprah as a trusted friend and confidante. In another anecdote shared on the same podcast, Oprah humorously recounted helping the couple with ducklings in their garden. Despite the controversy, Oprah's friendship with Harry and Meghan remains strong. Oprah Winfrey, a celebrated figure in the entertainment and pop-culture world, continues to captivate us with her amusing interactions with the Sussexes.
