Miriam Margolyes says 'can't put them through it' in awkward insight after meeting Royals

Miriam Margolyes says 'can't put them through it' in awkward insight after meeting RoyalsMiriam Margolyes has opened up about her one act of self-restraint when meeting the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace — in a candid chat about her extraordinary careerCommentsNewsMichael Moran11:33, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMiriam will fart in front of anyone - unless they're a Royal(Image: Getty)In what stands as one of the most eclectic careers in entertainment history, Miriam Margolyes has secured a BAFTA for her performance in a major drama production, lent her voice to an erotic audiobook, and brought to life the iconic Cadbury's Caramel bunny.‌The late Queen Elizabeth II personally presented Miriam with her Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour at Buckingham Palace in the 2002 New Year Honours, recognising her Services to Drama.‌Yet beyond her impressive collection of acting accolades, Miriam has cultivated a reputation for her unfiltered candour, making her a beloved fixture on television chat shows. She is believed to have been the first person - and undoubtedly the first woman - to utter the word "f***" on British television during a University Challenge appearance in 1963.‌True to her direct and uninhibited character, Miriam maintains a policy of following her natural bodily urges regardless of her surroundings or company: "We did it at home," she revealed to Grace Dent on her Comfort Eating podcast. "Mummy farted, Daddy farted. I farted...we just did"She disclosed that throughout her lengthy life, there has been just one instance where she exercised restraint: "When I was at Buckingham Palace, I held it in," she confessed, before noting: "It's not fair. You can't put the Royals through that.."View 3 ImagesMiriam remains mischievous in her 90th decade(Image: David Levenson, Getty Images)‌Notwithstanding various health challenges, the 84-year-old performer displays mini...