Chloe Fineman, the talented star of Saturday Night Live, has seemingly taken a swipe at Prince Harry in a new advertisement for Samsonite.
In the ad, Fineman humorously portrays a glamorous lifestyle, jetting off to Europe, walking red carpets, and even attending her own book launch.
Holding up a book titled “Understudy” with a face on the cover, the comedian’s parody book bears a striking resemblance to the Duke of Sussex’s controversial memoir, “Spare”, which prominently features his face.
Interestingly, some fans on social media have speculated that Fineman’s mention of a court appearance could be a subtle nod towards Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.
The couple is currently involved in a defamation case brought by Meghan’s estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, and will soon be deposed.
It seems that Fineman’s playful reference may have struck a chord with those following the ongoing legal battle.
This is not the first time that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been subjected to ridicule.
A recent sketch on SNL saw Michael Che take aim at Meghan Markle, making a crass joke about the couple’s rumored appearance on King Charles’s coronation day.
In the sketch, Che mockingly suggested that Meghan had been offered a starting salary of $19 an hour to attend the landmark ceremony, while an image of her dressed as a maid appeared behind him.
The cruel jibe sparked controversy and further fueled the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the royal couple.
Adding to the chorus of criticism, US TV star Megyn Kelly expressed her frustration with Harry and Meghan’s conduct.
Kelly branded the couple as “spotlight addicts” after they refused to confirm their attendance at King Charles’s coronation.
She argued that the King had extended an olive branch despite their repeated attacks on the monarchy.
Kelly’s tweet, in which she referred to the couple as “pathetic, money-grabbing spotlight addicts,” garnered significant attention and ignited a debate about the couple’s actions.
Entertainers have also taken their turn in mocking the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The animated series South Park parodied the couple’s decision to step back from their royal duties and move to the USA in pursuit of a private life.
Stand-up comic Chris Rock, in his recent Netflix special “Selective Outrage,” made fun of Meghan’s claims of racism within the royal family.
He accused her of acting dumb and criticized her for complaining about the treatment she received as a working royal.
Prince Harry himself faced ridicule following the release of his memoir, “Spare,” on January 10th.
The couple’s constant portrayal of themselves as victims has led them to be seen as a laughingstock by many.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield commented on this, stating that the public is growing tired of their victimhood narrative.
She emphasized that while victimhood may have been a lucrative brand for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it is not sustainable in the long run.
This sentiment seems to be echoed by entertainers like Chris Rock and South Park, who continue to mock the couple with the support of their audiences.
As the ongoing saga surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unfolds, it remains to be seen how they will navigate the scrutiny and criticism they face.
With their every move under the microscope, it is clear that their actions will continue to be dissected and debated by the public and media alike.