Prince Harry reportedly made an unsuccessful attempt to block an episode of South Park that hilariously satirized him and his wife, Meghan Markle, in light of their controversial decision to step back from their royal duties.
Although the couple was not directly named in the episode titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour,” the characters resembling them, known as the Prince and Princess of Canada, drew attention for their contradictory desire for privacy while seeking public attention.
The episode has gained immense popularity among fans and has highlighted the public’s weariness with Harry and Meghan’s constant media presence.
However, Harry’s efforts to lobby MTV studio Big Wigs to have the episode blocked demonstrate his concern for his own freedom of speech rather than others’.
According to a source, the prince desperately tried to contact the producers of South Park before the episode aired, but they refused to take his call, indicating a lack of respect for Harry.
The episode begins with the news of the Queen of Canada’s death, followed by the couple attending her funeral and facing criticism from other members of the royal family for their attitude towards the monarchy.
The characters then embark on a worldwide privacy tour, holding signs that read “we want our privacy” and “stop looking at us.”
These signs clearly allude to Harry and Meghan’s move to America, where they hoped to escape the intense scrutiny surrounding their lives.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes that the satirical portrayal of the royals on South Park is well-deserved.
He states that the show exhibits both cruel and hilarious humor, which accurately reflects the behavior of Harry and Meghan.
Fitzwilliams asserts that the couple should have anticipated such treatment after publicly attacking the royal family.
Their constant media appearances and contradictory actions, such as claiming a desire for privacy while engaging in high-profile projects like their Netflix deal, have seemingly diminished their popularity.
Later in the episode, the couple relocates to South Park in search of a normal life.
However, their presence in the town irritates locals, particularly their neighbor Kyle.
He complains about the couple’s large jet parked in front of his house and their persistent attempts to sell their books.
Meanwhile, their classmates at school discuss the prince and his wife, expressing frustration with their behavior.
According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield, the mockery on South Park may hinder Meghan’s political aspirations.
The show portrays her as a sorority girl, an influencer, and even recreates some of her past provocative magazine poses.
Schofield points out that Meghan associates with high-profile political figures such as Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, and Hillary Clinton, indicating that she has ambitions beyond her current status.
Thus, being ridiculed on television could potentially damage her reputation and hinder her future plans.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s attempt to ban the South Park episode that humorously parodied him and Meghan Markle reflects his concern for his own image rather than a respect for freedom of speech.
The episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour,” cleverly satirizes the couple’s contradictory desire for privacy while seeking public attention.
Although the portrayal may upset Meghan, who has political aspirations, it is a consequence of their public attacks on the royal family and their continuous media appearances.
The South Park episode serves as a reminder that public figures should expect criticism and scrutiny when they openly criticize and distance themselves from their own family.