Dame Edna Everage had a ‘wonderful rapport’ with Royal Family and late Queen

Sky News host Caroline Di Russo has paid tribute to Australian comedian Barry Humphries who passed away following complications from hip surgery.

“Humphries was an exceptional actor in his own right, but he will forever remain in the forefront of the Australian cultural psyche for his characters Sir Les Paterson and Dame Edna Everage,” she said.

Ms Di Russo said Dame Edna Everage had a “wonderful rapport” with the Royal Family, particularly the late Queen.

“It wasn't just the Queen; the Dame pulled this great prank on Charles and Camilla in 2013,” she said.

“So, to Barry, Sir Les and the great Dame, you have been an inexorable part of Australia for decades and have an unassailable place in our culture and in our hearts. Thank you.”

[annsandlund]

Do you know how much Barry was loved across the world? He was a genius, nobody could deliver an insult as elegantly as he could, and with such warmth, as Dame Edna. But he was spectacular as himself, too. I love all the interviews with him. God bless him!

[lunaumbra]

Thank you Australia for sharing Barry Humphries with us. He was a MEGA star ⭐⭐❤

[Alden]

Touching tribute - thank you. The world is a much darker place without Barry Humphries.

[imhere]

🌹Whoever wrote the tribute for this broadcast needs to be commended. Well said. Thank you. 🌹

[judymeagher]

A wonderful tribute. Too laugh again, normally and happily. We will miss him very much. Thank You.

[abbeyshell]

❤👏 Thank you and farewell. To the greatest Australian comedian ever 😢

[Haberdashery]

Thank you, a wonderful tribute. We greatly respected the work of Barry Humphries here in Britain. What a man!

[halfpiint]

I'm an American and my entire family loved watching Dame Edna back in the 1960s and 70s! She/He was hilarious! RIP

[scooterllm]

Very well presented! Eloquently spoken, a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Love from Canada!

[Paulo]

Thanks, Mr. Humphries. You helped the world become a better (and much funnier) place.
Lots of respect and truly admiration from a Brazilian fan.
RIP
❤

[jennysparks]

I enjoyed him as the Dame. He brought giggles to many of us who needed them. May he rest in peace.

[lliamjurdom]

Dame Edna will go on as a fixture in Australian wit and comedy a joy for many people goodnight dear one .... RIP

[SueProv]

I really have loved Barry Humphries. He was a brilliant man to have that kind of satire and stiletto pin point accuracy in his observations. I dreaded this day and although Barry was Australian and lived in Great Britain, as an American I think he was a citizen of the world. I fondly say farewell to this gift who gave joy to so many.

[lazyhazeldaisy]

I remember when Dame Edna introduced one of the Commonwealth games and she said about the 'poor American's are still trying to work out why they haven't been invited', a very sad loss. God Bless Barry from the the UK❤

[donnamacleod]

I can’t believe I didn’t know this till today.. I enjoyed dame Edna.. god bless ..

[iamshotty]

Genius. They don't make them like that any more. Rest well funny man 🇦🇺❤

[Arkelk]

I can't help but think of all the coordination required for the jubilee introduction and the royal box prank. Both were definitely cheeky, and only worked because Barry Humphreys had a good relationship with the royals. Cheeky, but not insulting.

[Atom-]

Well Dame Edna was Australian Royalty, after all it takes one to know one. 👑

[stratfordbaby]

Canada loves you then, now and forever Barry 😘

[leonardol]

As an American, I discovered and fell in love with British humor back in 1999. Makes more sense and is far funnier than American humor. I will miss Dame Edna😢.