Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest joke about the Royal Family: What did they do?

 Prince Harry made a joke at the expense of his family

Prince Harry and  Meghan Markle, the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex, made their latest joke at the expense of the late Queen Elizabeth II as they enjoyed a barbeque in Texas on a recent visit, but what exactly did they do?

The couple were present for the SCSW Conference that featured Markle as a panelist discussing how the internet can affect lives on International Women's Day called Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen.

But afterwards they headed out to try some authentic Lone Star State food by going for a barbeque, which is where their joke at the Prince's grandmother came from, according to Cory Rivademar speaking to PEOPLE.

Upon seeing a mural of the legendary Freddie Mercury, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II in a reference to his own band, Queen, Prince Harry joked, "We should take a picture in front of this."

Meghan loved the BBQ

The food is perhaps not what Prince Harry is accustomed to, after spending a life growing up in the British elites but according to his wife, they both loved it and called it the best BBQ they'd ever had.

The pair left a good impression too, with Rivademar noting that they looked happy together.

"I thought they seemed happy and sweet, he's very lovely," Rivademar said. "She spoke about their kid loving the new Disney movie, Wish.

"Very genuine and very loving. Happy couple. Nice to people who didn't even know what was going on."

Markle sounds as though she is in love too, as speaking at the conference she praised her husband for his support and his commitment to their family.

"I'm fortunate in that, among the privileges I have in my life, I have an incredible partner," Markle said at the conference. "My husband is such a hands-on dad and such a supporter of me and my family.

"That I don't take for granted. That is a real blessing."

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Meghan Markle puts on a stunning display in a $2,000 silky ensemble as she takes center stage at SXSW for star-studded International Women's Day panel - as adoring Prince Harry watches on from the first row

 Meghan Markle put her most fashionable foot forward as she marked International Women's Day in true Hollywood style by appearing on a celebrity - studded panel at SXSW  while her  husband Prince Harry cheered her on  from the front row.

(SXSW is an annual festival that celebrates the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture, and runs from March 8 to March 16 )

The 42-year-old Duchess of Sussex joined actress Brooke Shields and longtime news anchor Katie Couric on-stage at the prestigious festival, where she was leading a panel discussion about 'breaking barriers' and 'women's representation'. 

Beaming with pride as she walked out on stage, having been introduced to the crowd as Megan, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan then took her seat alongside her fellow panelists for the discussion - during which she candidly opened up about the "hatred' she received while pregnant  her children.  

The Duchess of Sussex, who traveled to Austin from her $14.65 million home in Montecito on Thursday, looked radiant in a silver-beige $1,000 Giuliva Heritage silk maxi skirt and matching $975 button-up shirt, a look that she accessorized with some chunky gold earrings.  

Throughout the panel discussion, Harry, 39, was seen gazing up at his wife from the front row, joining his fellow guests in applauding Meghan - whom he joined for a date night on Thursday at the Austin venue of private members' club Soho House.  

Prince Harry was joined in the front row by the couple's very close friend, Soho House mogul Markus Anderson, who was instrumental in bringing the Sussexes together in the early days of their relationship.  

The Duchess began by gushing about her 'excitement' to be joining the panel, before going on to tout the many female-focused initiatives that she and Prince Harry work on through their nonprofit, the Archewell Foundation.   

'I’m so excited to be here and to be with such incredible women, so much brilliance on this panel and this is just such an amazing way to celebrate International Women's Day,' she said. 

She then went on to discuss a wide range of topics, including: 

• Hatred she has received on social media, particularly when she was pregnant with her children, Archie and Lilibet 
• The need for more inclusivity and accurate representation of women and mothers in media  
• Fighting to protect children and young people from dangers of social media while praising Prince Harry for being an 'incredible partner' and 'hands-on' dad
• Retold her story about leading campaign to change 'sexist' soap commercial when she was 11 years old 
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• FIGHTING FOR BETTER REPRESENTATION OF MOTHERS IN MEDIA 
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• When asked about the Archewell Foundation's decision to fund a recent report calling for 'true representation' for mothers on TV, Meghan explained that she and Harry had chosen to get involved with the project for 'three key reasons'. 

  'My husband and I, our foundation helped to fund it because I think from our standpoint, and certainly from mine, there are three key reasons why it felt vital to see the information they were going to be pulling from this report,' she said. 

  'On a personal level, I’ve just always loved understanding women and our stories and our lived experiences and our shared experiences so I was really curious to see what the report was going to uncover. 

  'Oftentimes as women, the way that we see ourselves is reflected back to us, sometimes accurately, and sometimes, much to our disservice, inaccurately, in what we see in media. 

  'So to be able to have the findings to uncover what we can do to propel that, to make sure women are really feeling seen in a way that is reflective of who and how we are and how we move through the world, felt important. 

  'From a philanthropic standpoint with our foundation, there is obviously a lot of work to be done in supporting women and moms. You can begin with paid leave.'

  She went on to note that Archewell's production arm is focusing more on its own representation of women and mothers 'as it expands its slate' of projects, both on-screen and in podcasting. 

  Meghan has her own female-focused podcast, Archetypes, which began as part of the Sussexes' lucrative deal with Spotify, but has since moved to Lemonade Media, after the couple parted ways with the popular streaming company. 

 IT'S NOT CATTY, IT'S CRUEL': OPENING UP ABOUT 'HATRED' SHE RECEIVED DURING HER PREGNANCIES

 Meghan went on to open up about the hatred she received online while pregnant with her children, Archie, now four, and Lilibet, now two. 

'I keep my distance from [social media] right now for my wellbeing but the bulk of the bullying and abuse I was experiencing in social media and online was when I was pregnant with Archie and with Lili, and with a newborn, with each of them,' she said after being asked about the trolling she has faced.

'You just think about that and to wrap your head about why people would be so hateful. it's not catty it's cruel. Why you would do that when you're pregnant or as a mom at such a tender and sacred time.' 

She questioned how anyone could 'do that' to a an expectant or new mother - noting that much of the vitriol she was seeing online was coming from women trying to take down other women. 

'[It's] women completely spewing that to other women and I cannot make sense of that,' Meghan continued. 

MEGHAN PRAISES HARRY FOR BEING AN 'INCREDIBLE PARTNER' AND A 'HANDS-ON' DAD 

Having discussed the toll that online 'hatred' had on her throughout her pregnancies and in the early stages of motherhood, Meghan went on to discuss the ways in which the Archewell Foundation is working to ensure that women and mothers can feel safer and more supported online. 

While opening up about the 'dizzying' impact that social media can have on a new mom, Meghan praised the 'support' that she receives from Prince Harry, describing him as an 'incredible partner' and a 'hands-on dad' to their two kids.  

'The effect that social media can have a new mothers... even just the lack of sleep because they spend all this time scrolling and scrolling,' she said. 

'But it can also be really dizzying for them to see this portrayal of motherhood that looks so perfect, when we all know that it's not perfect. We all know that it's messy. 

'I'm fortunate in that amongst the privileges that I have in my life, I have an incredible partner. My husband is such a hands-on dad and such a supporter of me and of my family, and that I don't take for granted, that is a real blessing. 

'But a lot of people don't have that same level of support. So for us, it's just trying to put the safeguards in so women, and moms especially, can not feel like they're even more vulnerable when they go online, so they can somehow feel like they are going to a safer place.'

Source: Daily Mirror UK

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Prince Harry 'puts pressure' on Meghan with latest request causing 'tension' in marriage

 Prince Harry and Meghan's marriage is reportedly heading for troubled waters over his plans to temporarily return to the UK, according to a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex will fly from his Montecito home in Los Angeles and return to his native country to host an event this year to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.

Harry wants Meghan to be by his side for his brief visit back to the UK. However, this has reportedly clashed with his wife's wishes as the 42-year-old previously vowed never to return to British shores.

The former Suits actress has attracted widespread attention and criticism in the UK after marrying Prince Harry in May 2018, and it appears she has no intention of going back to the UK after their fallout with the rest of the Royal Family.According to royal commentator Tom Quinn, Harry is reportedly putting "pressure" on Meghan to return to the UK for the Invictus Games, and his request has created some 'tension' in their marriage.

A difficult time for Harry and Meghan

It is believed Harry could insist on only Meghan travelling with him, with their children Archie, four, and Lilibet, two, remaining in the U.S.

But Quinn went on to claim it is "causing huge tension in the couple's relationship" due to Meghan's stubborn stance.

Omid Scobie's book Endgame tells us that Meghan never wants to visit the UK again, but she now realises with the games coming up and her father-in-law seriously ill that you should never say never," he added.

On his last visit back home, the Prince reportedly had a huge row with Queen Camilla and left after 30 minutes of visiting his father, King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

"The Invictus Games - it's one of the few areas of Harry's life where he feels on firm ground," Quinn told The Mirror.

"There's no doubt that helping disabled soldiers is a good thing, and it's something that Harry has tried to do without it becoming all about him, so it's good for brand Sussex but only if Meghan is also there. So he is definitely putting pressure on her to join him."

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Meghan Markle forced to keep Archie, Lilibet away from King Charles

 Meghan Markle has been urged to let Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet visit King Charles in the UK.

According to OK!, royal commentator Lydia Alty suggested the 75-year-old monarch must be yearning to see his grandchildren in the wake of his current health battle.He hasn’t seen children of Prince Harry ever since the quartet moved to the US after stepping down from their royal positions in 2020.

Alty explained that it could either be Meghan’s ego stopping her from stepping foot in Britain or simply, skepticism about the safety of the family after their security was pulled by the Home Office.

“When Meghan moved to the US and took Prince Harry and her children with her, I personally didn’t think she was happy once she left or about the idea she would want to return to the UK,” the royal expert claimed.

"She didn't like the Royal Family, so left the institution to start a new life in California. I think in this current state of affairs with regards to King Charles' recent diagnosis, she should put the past behind her and let her family see the King,” she continued.

"Her children, Archie and Lilibet, need to see their grandfather. It's not fair just to whisk them away to California and deprive them of contact with their grandfather."

"Of course, we don't know the full story, she might want to see her family in the UK, and might be sceptical for her families safety, but if she's not happy, she should let them come back to the UK and see him because King Charles would love to see his grandchildren especially during this time,” Lydia added.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Kids Recorded a Birthday Message for King Charles

Earlier this week, King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday — and while  prince Harry didn't cross the Atlantic for the festivities, The Telegraph  reports that he and Meghan Markle 's children, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2, sent the monarch a sweet message to commemorate the milestone. Harry and Charles had a "transatlantic phone call" on the day and the outlet notes that it was a "warm conversation," despite reports that the two had grown apart in the wake of Spare. 

The Telegraph adds that this call was a "turning point" for the father-son duo and that there are additional calls on the schedule for next week, giving royal fans some hope that there could be reconciliation between the king and the Duke of Sussex. As for the video call from the kiddos, the publication explained that Archie and Lilibet sang "Happy Birthday" to their grandfather and that Meghan also spoke with him on his big day.

The Telegraph also shared that the call and the apparent warmth between the Sussexes and the royal family resulted in "a weight lifted from [the King's] shoulders."

However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows across the pond. In his new book, Endgame, royal expert Omid Scobie wrote that ‘’there’s no going back" when it comes to Harry and his brother Prince William's relationship. 

“Absolutely nothing has changed,” Scobie told people  of the brothers' fractured relationship. “I saw Harry’s release of Spare as his last attempt at telling his family how he’s felt for years. Because clearly, there’s never been an open enough forum to have these conversations or share these feelings.”

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry "Will Not Be Broken" Over Recent Backlash "They’re still here.”

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are used to the haters, so a little criticism over their recent rebrand isn't going to tear them down. Earlier this week, the couple revealed their new website,  Sussex.com which was met with some backlash as naysayers accused them of trying to reclaim their royal titles and status.

A representative for the duke and duchess reportedly toldThe Mirror  that the couple isn't too concerned about the recent slandering since they have yet to be defeated by the obstacles they've already faced in both their personal and professional lives.

“We’ve heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple," the rep stated. "They’re still here.”

They’re still working and pursuing what they believe in despite constantly being challenged and criticized,” the insider continued. “This couple will not be broken.”

The new website will be a vehicle for Meghan and Harry to relay news to their fans, as well as a central destination for Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions. Currently, both the duke and duchess have bio pages, and the homepage features an image of the couple, a graphic containing both Meghan's coat of arms and Harry's crest, and the words "The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex."

While the couple officially gave up their His/Her Royal Highness titles when they took a step back from their royal duties in 2020, they are still permitted to be referred to as duke and duchess. They've also changed the last name of their kids Archie and Lilibet to Sussex instead of Mountbatten-Windsor.

 

Just last week, Harry flew to the U.K. for 24 hours to visit his father, King Charles, in light of his cancer diagnosis. Harry and Meghan are currently in Canada at the 2025 Invictus Games One Year to Go event, during which Harry spoke with Good Morning America about his trip to see Charles.

 

“Look, I love my family," Harry said. "The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him — I’m grateful for that."

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