Queen Elizabeth Jokes About Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle In Christmas Day Speech

Queen Elizabeth II joked about her grandsons and granddaughters-in-law.

In the Queen’s Christmas Day speech, the monarch showed her cheeky sense of humor by implying about Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Her Majesty didn’t mention names but looked back at the biggest events in the royal family this year that involved the fab four.

"Closer to home, it's been a busy year for my family, with two weddings and two babies and another child expected soon," Queen Elizabeth II said.

"It helps to keep a grandmother well occupied," she added.

This year the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their youngest son, Prince Louis, who turned eight months on Sunday. Zara and Mike Tindall also celebrated the arrival of their second child Lena in June.

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex exchanged “I dos” in May. The couple had a grand royal wedding, but it wasn’t as pompous as Prince William and Middleton’s in 2011. Prince Harry and Markle are now expecting their first baby together.

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew’s youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, also walked down the aisle in February. Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, joined the royal family’s annual Christmas service in Sandringham. It was the first time for Brooksbank to celebrate the holidays with the members of the royal family.

However, it wasn’t the same case for Markle. The former “Suits” star joined the royal family last Christmas. She was the first royal fiancée who was invited for the said occasion.

Queen Elizabeth II also mentioned Prince Charles’ 70th birthday celebration. In her speech, the monarch stressed the importance of having her loved ones around.

"Through the many changes I have seen over the years, faith, family and friendship have been not only a constant for me but a source of personal comfort and reassurance," she said.

In the past weeks, Middleton and Markle made headlines for their rumored rift. However, the two duchesses put on a united front on Tuesday when the family attended their annual Christmas morning service.

According to an insider, the Queen advised Middleton and Markle to keep their row under wraps because Christmas was for the whole family to come together. Body language expert Judi James insisted that the Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex’s friendly reunion in public was just for the cameras.