Rebel Wilson admits she isn’t scared of offending the Royals with Megxit and Prince Andrew jokes because they ‘have a great sense of humour’ and ‘secretly love it’
Rebel Wilson’s jokes aimed at Prince Andrew and Megxit left the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge squirming uncomfortably in their seats at the BAFTAs in February.
And the comedian, 40, has now expressed no regrets about referencing the British monarchy’s scandals on stage – insisting the royals had in fact ‘secretly’ loved her gags.
‘I’m friends with someone in the Royal family and they say all the royals have a great sense of humour and they secretly love it,’ the Pitch Perfect star told The Sun.
‘Great sense of humour!’ Rebel Wilson, 40, has expressed no regrets in joking about the Royals at the BAFTAs in February – claiming that they, in fact, ‘secretly’ love her light-hearted quips
Addressing the star-studded audience at London’s Royal Albert Hall in early February, Rebel said: ‘It is really great to be here, at the Royal Andrew… Royal Harry… no, sorry, Royal Phil- at this royal… palace place.’
The joke prompted a ripple of laughter from those in attendance, but William and Kate looked notably reserved as cameras immediately cut to the Royal couple.
However, in her new interview, Rebel explained: ‘I did speak to Kate and William’s private secretary after the BAFTAs and all seemed fine.
Awkward: The comedienne’s jokes aimed at Prince Andrew and ‘Megxit’ left the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge squirming uncomfortably in their seats at the BAFTAs in February
Scandal: The Duke Of York stepped down from royal duties in November following a disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
‘I mean, obviously, I’m not a malicious person either. My goal is not to try to take down someone, especially at the BAFTAs.’
The Duke of York stepped down from royal duties in November following a disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Following the interview, he was accused of failing to show regret over his friendship with the disgraced financier or empathy with his victims.
Rebel also joked about Megxit – the term coined to describe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from the Royal family.
Taking aim: Rebel also joked about ‘Megxit’ – the term coined to describe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from the Royal family
Meanwhile, Rebel has been hot on the promotional trail for her new show LOL: Last One Standing.
On the personal front, the blonde has been on a serious health and fitness kick in a bid to shed down to 75kg.
Rebel has been proudly flaunting the results in a slew of confident and sexy Instagram snaps lately.
Looking good! Rebel has been proudly flaunting the results of her weight loss in a slew of confident and sexy Instagram snaps