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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to leave the Royal Family has been scrutinised since their announcement in April. They cited a number of reasons for denouncing their titles including a want for privacy and specifically less intrusion into the US actress’ private life. The former TV star, now 38, seems to have U-turned from her former approach to media appearances where she would regularly give interviews to promote the courtroom drama she starred in ‘Suits’. During one of them, the Queen’s in-law appeared speechless and shocked into awkward silence over some of the host’s interactions. 

Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson made a number of uncomfortable jokes at the future royal’s expense, which appeared to leave Meghan squirming in her seat.

As the then-actress sat opposite ‘The Late Late Show’ host in 2013, he commented: “Why, you look sensational. You really look well!”

She was there to promote ‘Suits’ after it became the number show on US TV – but during her questioning the host went off topic several times. 

Meghan explained that she was “born and raised” in Los Angeles and that her father Thomas Markle was a “DP” – Director of Photography – in Hollywood and the showbiz world. 

In a joke about there not being many natives left in the south Californian city, she said: “Yes, I’m one of the five. You can pinch me, I’m real!”

Craig jested “wow, yeah” as he clutched at Meghan’s bicep and then went to try it again a number of times before the star rejected it with a firm “No”. 

He went on to make an uncomfortable comment that many dubbed “creepy” on social media and others described as being part of his onscreen “silliness”. 

He said: “I just wanted to do it again… what a strangely hairless body you have.”

Laughter erupted from the audience as he joked: “Oh you’re quite the dolphin, aren’t you? I tell you, you’re absolutely hair-free.”

Meghan appeared uncomfortable by the comments but tried to laugh them off as she told him, contrary to his claims, that she was not a competitive swimmer.

She added: “I am not but if I were to be one, I think I would get some speed there.”

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Craig clarified: “That’s what you need to do if you’re a competitive swimmer, shave yourself entirely.”

Later, the show concluded with another “awkward pause” but this time under instruction of the host – who used the technique to sign-off his show. 

Shortly before, Craig revealed that his wife’s name was Meghan too but it was spelled without a ‘H’ and that she “hated” being called Meg. 

When asked if she liked the shortening, the actress said: “Yeah I get called Meg, Nutmeg…”

She was interrupted by a dirty laugh from the TV host who repeated the nickname, before he said: “Alright let’s do an awkward pause and get you out of here!”

The unusual scene saw Craig and Meghan act bored and sit uncomfortably next to one another until they both waved at the screen to signify the show’s end.

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