Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were left squirming in their seats after being at the receiving end of a savage joke from their close pal Serena Williams at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left squirming in their seats as their long-time friend, tennis legend Serena Williams, couldn't resist making a playful jibe at their expense at the 2024 ESPY Awards.
The Duke of Sussex was present at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles to accept the prestigious Pat Tillman Award for Service. However, his acceptance of the ESPN accolade - which honours a heroic soldier and former NFL player - has drawn criticism from some quarters who claim it's "exceptionally bad publicity" for him, the Express reports. Serena, who was hosting the evening, started her opening monologue with a cheeky shout-out to the famous and controversial Royal couple.
She playfully quipped that while they should be welcomed warmly by the audience, they ought not to breathe too much tonight. READ MORE: Prince Harry breaks silence just hours before he accepts controversial award he was urged to decline Adding some extra spice to her joke, Serena said: "Because this is my night and I don't want to be overshadowed by accusations you guys are taking up too much oxygen." To their credit, Harry and Meghan seemed to take the jest in good humou.
