Miriam Margolyes Reveals Concerns After Meeting Royals: ‘You Can’t Do That’
Miriam Margolyes remains a candid and busy presence in British entertainment. She continues to work despite ongoing health challenges.
Career highlights and odd jobs
Margolyes has enjoyed a long, varied career. She won a BAFTA for a major drama role.
Her voice work includes a Cadbury’s Caramel bunny campaign. She also narrated an adult audiobook.
Her short film Friend of Dorothy earned an Academy Award nomination this year. It narrowly missed the Best Short Film prize.
Honours and royal encounter
Margolyes was appointed an OBE in the 2002 New Year Honours. She received the insignia from the late Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
She has spoken candidly about meeting Royals. On one occasion she said she restrained herself to avoid embarrassment, adding, “‘You can’t do that’ can be the only rule in such settings.”
Outspokenness and public moments
She is known for bluntness and colourful anecdotes. Margolyes reportedly first uttered the f-word on British television during University Challenge in 1963.
She has joked about bodily habits and family life in interviews. She says she will be frank anywhere, except when meeting members of the Royal household.
Health choices and beliefs
Margolyes lives with spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis. These conditions have limited her mobility.
In 2023 she underwent heart surgery. She chose a bovine valve over a porcine one, citing religious and personal reasons.
She identifies strongly with her Jewish heritage. She avoids pork and follows several religious traditions.
Work from home and fan interactions
She sells personalised videos on Cameo. Fans often make eccentric requests, including asking for fart sounds.
Margolyes has said these moments amuse her. She also notes she cannot stockpile such sounds for later use.
Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor her projects and public statements. Margolyes remains a vivid voice in UK culture.
