Home / Latest News / Prince Harry

'Everyone Has To Have Their Opportunity To Speak Up': Idris Elba Defends Pals Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Tell-All

Idris Elba, who attended the pair's wedding, stated 'everyone has to have their opportunity to speak up' about their opinions.

idris elba defends prince harry meghan markle trof
Source: MEGA; CBS

On their team! Actor Idris Elba is voicing his support for his friends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

When asked about the pair's interview with Oprah Winfrey, the British star defended their right to use their voices as they please.

"I will say that everyone has to have their opportunity to speak up about what they feel," he stated. "You cannot take someone’s voice away, that’s all we have to communicate."

KRISTEN STEWART CHANNELS PRINCESS DIANA'S SLEEK & CASUAL STYLE WHILE FILMING 'SPENCER' — SEE PHOTOS

The Luther star has been pals with the couple for a few years. He even attended their 2018 wedding alongside his wife, Sabrina Dhowre.

Elba is hardly the first famous face to defend Harry and Meghan, who have several celebrity friends.

Most notably, tennis star Serena Williams has gone to great lengths to praise the former actress.

"Meghan is a great person and I think the epitome of strength, the epitome of confidence, the epitome of just selflessness, and the epitome of everything is just her and everything that she's gone through," Williams shared.

PRINCESS LEONOR OF SPAIN, 15, ATTENDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INSTITUTO CERVANTES IN MADRID SOLO — SEE PHOTOS

"I know it's not easy, and you can see from the interview that it wasn't easy, but she had so much poise and she still had so much class," the athlete continued, referencing Meghan's sit-down with Winfrey.

idris elba defends prince harry meghan markle

"I just think that she is the strongest person I know. I don't know anyone else that could handle anything on such a global scale the way that she's had to handle things that are just untrue — minute after minute," Williams declared. "Not even day after day. Just minute after minute, another untrue allegation being thrown at her."

Meghan's Suits costars also shared kind words about their experience working alongside her. 

KING FELIPE & QUEEN LETIZIA OF SPAIN LOOK POLISHED & CHIC WHILE VISITING ANDORRA — SEE PHOTOS OF THEIR OUTING

"Meg walks the walk. She's a doer. In the face of darkness, she shows up in light and in love," Abigail Spencer stated. "When they go low, she goes high."

Costar Patrick J. Adams took to social media to defend her as well.

"From day one she was an enthusiastic, kind, cooperative, giving, joyful and supportive member of our television family," he noted. "She remained that person and colleague as fame, prestige and power accrued."

GET BREAKING ROYAL NEWS
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

More Stories

A UK barrister has a warning for the royals suggesting that the bedrock of British culture is under a strain that it may never truly recover. 
By Sakshi Singh · FEB 19, 2026
A new account suggests the two sisters-in-law competed fiercely for press attention and public approval.
By Abha Anindita · FEB 7, 2026
The Grammy-nominated artist discussed Harry and Meghan on a podcast, and shared what she thought about the estrangement.
By Abha Anindita · FEB 5, 2026
Meghan has already started to tease what appears to be a carefully thought-out Valentine's Day rollout tied to love, gifting, and slow mornings at home.
By Madhurima · JAN 28, 2026
Although Prince Harry's private security team identified her immediately, they found themselves in a legal stalemate.
By Sakshi Singh · JAN 26, 2026
Harry named 10 associates he was in regular contact with during the relevant period, including his brother, sister-in-law, and ex, Chelsy Davy.
By Medha Sengupta · JAN 22, 2026
The Duke of Sussex entered the Gothic Victorian court building around 10 AM.
By Abha Anindita · JAN 19, 2026
This time around, the palace appears unwilling to loosen its purse strings beyond what is necessary.
By Medha Sengupta · JAN 17, 2026
Insiders say the couple took on total risk with no investors involved.
By Abha Anindita · JAN 16, 2026
Sources say the silence was deliberate — but the Princess of Wales is choosing calm
By Abha Anindita · JAN 13, 2026