Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, once considered untouchable, may face humiliation at the upcoming Oscars on March 13.
Ever since the release of the Duke of Cambridge’s memoir and their Netflix documentary in January, jokes about the couple have been spreading like wildfire.
A royal insider has warned that their exposure through these projects has made them vulnerable to mockery.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue their battle against the royal family, they have faced criticism for their Netflix documentary and Harry’s biography.
Public relations expert Matt Yanofsky has forewarned the couple that they might become the target of jokes during the Academy Awards ceremony.
According to Yanofsky, Meghan and Harry are no longer untouchable in the U.S., and a show like South Park, known for articulating what others are afraid to say, has paved the way for people to express their opinions about them.
Comedian Chris Rock, who hosted the Oscars last year, recently mocked Meghan Markle in his Netflix series Selective Outrage.
Responding to some of the accusations Meghan made about the royal family after her and Harry’s retirement in 2020, Rock expressed his disagreement.
He disputed Meghan’s claim that she had never researched her future husband or his family before joining the royal family.
“It’s the royal family,” Rock revealed in his program.
“You didn’t look these motherf***** up on Google?
She didn’t know, what the f**k is she talking about?
That would be like saying, they drink a lot, I married into the Budweiser family.”
During her interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan implied that a relative had asked about the skin color of their son, Archie Harrison, before his birth, suggesting racism within the royal family.
However, Prince Harry later clarified that the remark was not an accusation of racism but rather an expression of racial bias.
Chris Rock chimed in, stating that even black people would be curious about the baby’s skin tone, dismissing the notion as racist.
South Park, a popular animated show, also took aim at the royal couple in an episode titled “The Global Privacy Tour.”
The show satirized Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” with a cartoon version called “Why?”
The episode humorously highlighted the couple’s desire for privacy while still seeking attention.
Despite the couple reportedly considering legal action against the show’s creators, a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan dismissed the reports as baseless and uninteresting.
However, their declining popularity has raised concerns about the impact of such satire on their public image.
In another royal news, it seems that Prince Andrew’s requests for a £32,000-a-year Indian healer have been rejected by King Charles.
The Duke of York had been relying on the Privy Purse to cover the expenses of the yogi’s services, but King Charles has decided that Andrew should bear the cost himself.
This move comes as part of efforts to reduce expenses within the royal household.
Sources reveal that Andrew has been availing the services of this skilled yogi for several years, and he used to present a claim to the Queen for approval.
However, with Charles now reigning, he has put an end to his younger brother’s requests.
Reportedly, the 63-year-old prince invites the male yogi to stay at Royal Lodge for up to a month at a time, where he receives private treatments including chanting, massages, and holistic therapy.
This decision by King Charles may have significant implications for Prince Andrew’s future public persona, as some speculate that it signifies a decline in his popularity and dashes any hopes of his alleged presidential aspirations.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face humiliation at the Oscars due to their exposure through recent projects.
Comedian Chris Rock has openly criticized Meghan’s claims about the royal family, while South Park has satirized the couple’s desire for privacy.
Additionally, Prince Andrew’s request for an Indian healer has been rejected by King Charles, signaling a shift in the royal household’s approach to expenses.
These developments are likely to impact the public perception of the individuals involved.