Barry Humphries best moments pranking and teasing the royals

For the late Barry Humphries, the royal family were both cherished friends and comedy gold. Rewatch some of the funniest gags and pranks he pulled on the royals.

[russelllapua]

"They found me a better seat" I literally laughed out loud.

[skeeterradar]

Barry had that rare and wonderful ability to be wickedly irreverant without ever being disrespectful or mean-spirited. Its doubtful there will ever be another like him.

[curaeus]

A genius by any measure. Saw the great man a few times and remember every wonderful moment. Utterly irreplaceable!

[emen]

Dame Edna humanised the Royals, she was their best PR rep! Comedy character legend 💜

[cinemaipswich]

Barry Humphries was a master of his craft. He will be truly missed.

[JOJO-]

He had great respect for the monarchy and they of him, RIP our very own Aussie Royal.

[WindTurbineSyndrome]

Rip Barry. I got to see Dame Edna live once. Was very very happy. And sore from laughing so hard. You brought so much joy to us possums. You have gone to make heaven a cheerier place and you mean that in the best possible way. God could use a good ribbing.

[geoffankrett]

What a legend, he will be missed by many, rest in peace Barry

[kathydoyle]

He was simply brilliant! I've just watched this video and got tears with laughter. RIP Barry ✝️

[elizabethhannah]

Absolutely fantastic, Our Dame Edna was a Golden Icon of Australian comedy. RIP Barry Humphries. We will never see your like again.

[luminyam]

I love that Dame Edna was so supportive of the Royal family.

[brusselssprouts]

Barry Humphries has fans all over the Globe. He is a big loss, but like many other geniuses, his legacy will go on for ever.

[Vejur]

The truth is, the world is a sadder place without him.

He was that great.

[jkl]

That is so lovely that King Charles was in contact with Barry before he died. ❤

[TheMostPwettyiestPwincess]

Rest in Peace Mr. Barry Humphries. Thank you for bringing joy to the world through Dame Edna!

[michaellam]

RIP, dear possum... you made our lives quite lively!

[takata]

I never saw Dame Edna live, but! I think of all the iconic moments I always recall was the "They found me a better seat!". It showed a totally relatable and more humorous side to Charles and Camilla to enjoy spur of the moment unexpected humour, not unlike that we witness with HM QE2 when she did the Paddington Bear clip. I always related to Barry Humpries "Dame Edna" clips far more than any of his other characters. A huge talent lost, RIP!.

[queenslander]

They’ve found me a better seat, Charles loved that.

[rogerbritton]

Such a sad loss to the world, he was great, the innuendos were brilliant, no swearing, no nastiness, just great wit and sarcasm, rest well Barry..
Condolences to the family and friends..

[shawnh]

Brilliant Edna. One of my favourites. I keep playing it. The great Australian irreverence shown to the world. A great Australian. Gave so much joy to people. We are all proud of you. RIP mate and thank you.