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Meghan Markle’s Festive Prank That Had Queen Elizabeth II Roaring with Laughter
It seems even royalty enjoys a good chuckle, especially during the holidays! Meghan Markle, in a move that reportedly delighted the late Queen Elizabeth II, once gifted the monarch a singing toy hamster for Christmas, causing Her Majesty to burst out laughing.
The festive scene unfolded at the Queen’s private Sandringham estate, where the Royal Family traditionally gathers for Christmas. A unique and long-standing custom among the royals is the exchange of gag gifts on Christmas Eve.
While the origins of this lighthearted tradition remain a mystery, all family members are expected to participate. Meghan, in one of her early holiday appearances with the royals, certainly made a memorable impression with her playful present.
According to palace insiders, the singing hamster was a resounding hit. The Queen reportedly found the gift so entertaining that she not only laughed heartily but also quipped, “It can keep my dogs company!” The adorable moment was further amplified by the corgis’ curious attempts to interact with the new musical addition.
Prince Harry, in his memoir “Spare,” offered a glimpse into these lively royal holiday gatherings. He described the scene at Sandringham: “We were at Sandringham in a big room with a long table covered with white cloth and white name cards.
By custom, at the start of the night, each of us located our place, stood before our mound of presents.” He went on to paint a picture of simultaneous gift-opening chaos, with “scores of family members talking at once and pulling at bows and tearing at wrapping paper.”
Since stepping back from their royal duties, Meghan and Harry are now forging their own holiday traditions at their Montecito, California, home. But it’s clear that even across the pond, the memory of a singing hamster and a laughing Queen will likely remain a cherished part of their shared history.