Meghan & Harry’s Royal Comedy Gold: The Bagpipe Gag That Broke the Internet!

At the David Foster Foundation’s 40th-anniversary gala in Victoria, Canada, on Friday, August 7, Prince Harry, 41, made a lighthearted but revealing remark about bagpipes — prompting cheers and laughter from attendees. The Duke of Sussex stood beside Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, as they walked past a hallway filled with kilted performers playing pipes and drums.

Harry’s On-Camera Reaction to Bagpipers

Markle posted a video clip capturing the moment. “My husband loves bagpipes!” she said, smiling, as Harry nodded in agreement. He then turned to the musicians and asked playfully, “Where are mine?” before clarifying: “Pipes and drums, to be clear. Pipes and drums.”

The event honored David Foster and marked four decades of fundraising by his foundation. Harry wore a classic black tuxedo with a matching bow tie, while Markle, 45, wore a gown by Canadian designer Greta Constantine and Princess Diana’s diamond-and-sapphire earrings — a tribute arranged by As Ever founder.

Bagpipes and the British Monarchy

Bagpipes hold longstanding ceremonial importance within the British royal family. Queen Victoria first appointed a Piper to the Sovereign after being captivated by the instrument during her 1843 visit to Scotland.

The role continues today: each morning, the Piper performs for 15 minutes beneath the monarch’s balcony. Queen Elizabeth II reportedly referred to the musicians affectionately as “Pipes.” After their performance, they change into formal uniforms and assist in guiding dignitaries, VIPs, and visiting heads of state through royal protocol.

Following Queen Elizabeth’s death in September 2022, Pipe Major Paul Burns — her final Piper to the Sovereign — performed “Sleep, Dearie, Sleep” during her committal ceremony.