The sketch featured an ensemble cast, with Kate McKinnon playing Middleton, Cecy Strong as Camila Parker Bowles, Aidy Bryant as Princess Anne, and Bowen Yang as Prince Andrew. It parodied the popular reality TV show "The Real Housewives," showcasing the royal ladies engaging in petty fights, gossip, and drama. Some of the highlights of the sketch included Stone's Markle introducing herself as "Megan, Duchess of Sussex, but you can call me Princess Megan because I am a princess, no matter what anyone says."
She humorously flaunted a huge diamond ring, claiming it had its own gravitational pull, akin to her celebrity status. Markle boasted about her supposed popularity, influence, and a roster of famous friends, including Oprah, Beyoncé, and Barack Obama.
Mocking Middleton, Stone's Markle characterized her as boring, uptight, and envious, saying, "Kate is so boring; she makes watching paint dry look like a rave. She has no personality, no style, and no charisma; she's just a plain Jane who married a bald Prince." The sketch reached its climax with McKinnon's Middleton confronting Stone's Markle, lambasting her as a "fake princess" who brought disgrace to the royal family. Middleton accused Markle of selfishness, manipulation, and a lack of respect for royal traditions and values, labeling her a fraud and a liar who had deceived both Prince Harry and the public.
The sketch concluded with a physical altercation between Stone's Markle and McKinnon's Middleton, as the other royal ladies cheered them on. The audience responded with laughter and applause, and the skit garnered praise and admiration from viewers online. Many applauded Emma Stone's portrayal of Markle, commending her humor and talent for exposing what they saw as Markle's perceived shortcomings. Social media buzzed with comments like, "Emma Stone is a legend; she totally crushed Meghan on SNL" and "Emma Stone just did what we all wanted to do - drag Meghan Markle to filth." Emma Stone's comedic performance received widespread acclaim, with fans lauding her for her spot-on and hilarious portrayal.
