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Tracey Furniss

Meghan Markle’s racy early film roles might get all the clicks today, but she’s hardly the only British royal to have made a turn in front of the cameras. Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Prince Charles, Sarah Ferguson and even Queen Elizabeth herself have all made cameo roles on screens big and small.
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Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex may have given up her Hollywood dream to marry Prince Harry in 2018, after appearing in television series Suits and starring in a few forgettable Hallmark films, namely Dater’s Handbook and When Sparks Fly.


But she went back to the big screen after leaving the royal fold when she narrated the Disney film Elephant.
Queen Elizabeth

And who can forget the queen and her corgis in that mini James Bond movie with Daniel Craig, directed by Danny Boyle for the 2012 Olympics in London.


The story had Craig escorting her majesty from Buckingham Palace to a waiting helicopter, with the queen then appearing to parachute from the aircraft into the Olympic Stadium.
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Prince William

During the 2020 lockdown, Prince William appeared in a comedy sketch alongside British actor Stephen Fry on the BBC’s Big Night In. William appeared via Zoom in the short sketch to help raise money to fight the coronavirus.


Fry plays Lord Melchett, head of the royal household, with the comedy dialogue poking fun at the troubles of home-schooling. Fry recommends the prince watch TV shows such as viral Netflix lockdown hit Tiger King, to which the Duke replies: “I tend to avoid shows about royalty.”
Prince Charles

It is well known that Prince Charles trod the boards while studying at the University of Cambridge. But since then, the heir to the British throne has always appeared in Britain’s longest running soap, Coronation Street, for its 40th anniversary special in 2000.

Ladies and Gentleman, please be upstanding for a royally good cameo for today's #FamousFriday from HRH Prince Charles back in 2000.
Do you think Audrey will get an invite to the #RoyalWedding?
Tap for #TeamCorrie: https://t.co/KGurmGnb1z @Beverleycallard @RealDeniseWelch pic.twitter.com/JLypNf3l3C
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) May 18, 2018

He played himself visiting the fictional district of Weatherfield in Manchester where Coronation Street is located, when the local fictional councillor is presented to him.
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Princess Beatrice

For a royal turnaround, Princess Beatrice played a lady-in-waiting to Emily Blunt’s Queen Victoria in the movie The Young Victoria in 2009. It was a non-speaking part, and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, was one of the movie’s producers.


Queen Victoria was Beatrice’s great-great-great-great grandmother. She was fifth in line to the throne at the time of filming. It was the first time a royal had appeared in a major movie.
Sarah Ferguson

Talking of Fergie, who remembers her cameo in 1990s sitcom Friends? The one where they go to London for Ross’ wedding? Joey goes sightseeing and bumps into Fergie.


It was 1998, the fourth season finale, and it was a time when Fergie-bashing was rife in the UK. She did the show because her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie were fans.
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Zara Tindall

Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, appeared in several films, including Concussion and In Between Black and White, both made in 2013, and The Right to Live in 2017.


Tindall, known as an equestrian and Olympian, also appeared with her husband, ex-rugby player Mike Tindall, on Top Gear in 2019. They took turns racing around a track in Toyotas. Mike was faster than his wife by one second.
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Not just Meghan Markle: British royals who tried acting, from Sarah Ferguson’s Friends cameo and Prince Charles on Coronation Street, to Queen Elizabeth’s turn alongside Daniel Craig’s 007

From full length interviews to short cameos, find out which members of the Royal Family made appearances in films and on TV! Photos: NBC Universal, AFP, Getty Images, Coronation Street/Facebook

Meghan Markle and Wendell Pierce on set together in Suits. Photo: NBC Universal

Queen Elizabeth and Daniel Craig’s James Bond character walk purposefully along the corridors of Buckingham Palace in their mini-movie for the 2012 London Olympics. Photo: AFP

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children clap for the NHS on The Big Night In. Photo: Captured from YouTube/BBC

Prince Charles appears in an episode of Coronation Street to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary. Photo: Coronation Street/Facebook

Princess Beatrice acts as an extra in The Young Victoria. Photo: royalty.fandom.com

Matt LeBlanc with Sarah Ferguson filming an episode of Friends in London in 1998. Photo: Getty Images

Zara and Mike Tindall during their stint on Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear show in 2017. Photo: captured from YouTube/ BBC America

What the British royal family’s handwriting says about them, from Queen Elizabeth’s ‘unpretentious’ signature to Meghan Markle’s ‘contrived’ calligraphy

What can we learn about Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles, Meghan Markle and other British royals from their handwriting styles? Photos: Getty Images; @Sapphireblues3/Twitter, PA, @oprahdaily/Instagram

Princess Diana had very distinctive, rounded and open handwriting. Photo: Getty Images

Princess Diana’s writing style apparently betrays someone who “needed love, affection, attention and approval”. Photo: @persiarainn/Twitter

Prince Harry is famously fun-loving and freedom-seeking – something that can be seen from his handwriting, according to experts. Photo: AFP

A photo of a message of condolence written by Prince Harry. Photo: @sunnypeppermint/Twitter

Graphologists were less kind about Meghan Markle’s calligraphic script, suggesting it shows she is something of a “social climber”. Photo: @oprahdaily/Instagram

A letter written by Meghan Markle shows her excellent penmanship. Photo: @SussexPrincess/Twitter

Prince William is left handed, which only around 10 per cent of people are thought to be. Photo: AFP

A photo of a message left in the visitor book at Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Centre by Prince William. Photo: @colettebrowne/Twitter

Kate Middleton’s handwriting apparently shows she is “enthusiastic, expressive and productive”. Photo: @Sapphireblues3/Twitter

A photo of a letter written by Kate Middleton shows her slanted but easy-to-read style. Photo: @JoelEngel4/Twitter

Queen Elizabeth’s handwriting, according to graphologists, is a perfect representation of her persona. Photo: @queenelizabethiiuk/Instagram 

Queen Elizabeth’s signature reads “Elizabeth R” (for Regina, the Latin word for queen). Photo: @Van_Caroline/Twitter

Camilla Parker Bowles is likely “friendly and sensitive”, according to handwriting expert Adam Brand. Photo: @courtjeweller/Twitter

Camilla Parker Bowles’ thank you message to a friend shows her curvy handwriting style. Photo: nathaniel.ca

Does Prince Charles have a “let’s get on with it” attitude to life? Handwriting experts seem to think so. Photo: @ClarenceHouse/Twitter 

The slightly left slant in Prince Charles’ handwriting reportedly shows a driven individual. Photo: Public

Princess Beatrice’s fabulous life, in pictures – from holidays with Karlie Kloss to marrying Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and hanging with her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth

New parents: Britain’s Princess Beatrice and Italian count, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photo: @royalstylewatch/Instagram

Sarah, Duchess of York, shared this photo on social media on International Family Day. Photo: @royallyfergie/Instagram

Hiding at the back? Princess Beatrice at the queen’s annual birthday fly-by. Photo: AFP

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice seen outside Upton House, Windsor, circa 1989. Photo: UPPA

Britain’s Princess Beatrice arrives for her first day at St George’s school in Ascot September 6, 2000. Photo: Reuters

Britain’s Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice of York are believed to be millionaires. Photo: AFP

Princess Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie arrive at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in London in April 2011. Photo: Reuters

There is speculation if this is really Princess Beatrice’s Instagram account. Photo: beayork/Instagram

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photo: @edomapellimozzi/Instagram

Princess Beatrice’s rocking her engagement ring. Photo: @royalstylewatch/Instagram

Britain’s Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photo: Twitter

Britain’s Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in the royal box on centre court at Wimbledon, in July this year. Photo: Reuters

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Sarah Ferguson on her YouTube show, Storytime with Fergie and Friends. Photo: @sarahferguson15/Instagram

The Duchess of York has a regular story book reading segment on her YouTube channel, called Storytime with Fergie and Friends. Photo: Sarah Ferguson/YouTube

Sarah Ferguson making the Ballerina Rosie ham and cheese sandwich. Photo: YouTube

Sarah Ferguson making Greedy Gertie waffles. Photo: YouTube

Sarah Ferguson making bear paw cookies. Photo: YouTube

Fergie’s science experiment goes wrong. Photo: YouTube

Sarah Ferguson making Mr Wolf’s pancakes. Photo: YouTube

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Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Broadlands. Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021, at age 99. Photo: PA Photos/Abaca Press/TNS 

Kelly wore the ring on her last film, High Society. Photo: @elegante_brillante/Instagram

A photo combination of Princess Diana and her sapphire engagement ring. Photo: @dianaforeverremembered/Instagram

Prince Andrew kisses his bride Sarah on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the wedding at Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986. Photo: AP Photo

Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones at their wedding. Photos: Associated Press

Prince Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima. Photos: Instagram, ANP/AFP via Getty Images

Queen Letizia of Spain’s engagement ring. Photo:@jewelsbygrace/Instagram

Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s wedding. Photos: AP, AFP

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene. Photos: Corbis via Getty Images, Reuters

Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photos: @dukeandduchessofcambridge/Instagram, AFP

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Photos: Instagram

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s wedding. Photos: Instagram

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photos: Instagram

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Five times British royals like Prince Charles, Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth fought back against the press. Photos: AFP, @diana.princess.wales/Instagram

Three generations of royals were photographed together at Prince Charles’ 70th birthday. Photo: @PrinceHRHGeorge/Twitter

When undercover journalist Ryan Parry got access to Buckingham Palace, he even managed to snap a photo of Queen Elizabeth’s breakfast table. Photo: AFP

Queen Elizabeth walks past the flags of the Commonwealth member countries as part of Commonwealth Day at St. George’s Hall in Windsor Castle, on March 6. Photo: PA Wire/DPA

Prince Charles took legal action against his former housekeeper Wendy Berry in 1995. Photo: AFP

Prince Charles visits Nezu Museum and Gardens during the royal Tour of Japan in 2019. Photo: Getty Images 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge marked their 10 year anniversary as a couple this year. Photo: @dukeandduchessofcambridge/Instagram

Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. Photo: EPA

Princess Diana clashed with the Daily Mirror over leaked photos in 1993. Photo: @diana.princess.wales/Instagram

Photos of the late Princess Diana exercising in a gym were leaked by the Daily Mirror. Photo: theprincessdianafan2.skyrock.com

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved out of their home in Oxfordshire over paparazzi photos. Photo: AFP 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend a party in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: WireImage

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