Prince Harry’s highly publicized campaign to promote his memoir, Spare, has taken an unexpected turn as he faces a barrage of mockery in the United States.
Since the release of his 400-page book on January 10th, accompanied by several TV interviews, the prince has become the subject of jokes in the opening monologues of American late-night hosts.
Despite being acknowledged in the book’s Acknowledgements section for his support, James Corden, a close friend of Prince Harry, couldn’t resist taking a few jabs at the royal on the Late Late Show.
Corden seized on the story of Harry losing his virginity at 17 in a field behind a pub to an older woman.
In response, Harry brushed off the section as just four lines during a British promotional appearance, but Corden couldn’t resist quipping, “That’s okay.
It happens to a lot of guys the first time.
In a field behind a pub?
That’s terrible.”
Interestingly, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are now experiencing the backlash from the very people who once championed them in the US.
A royal commentator observed that the couple’s exclusion from Oprah Winfrey’s birthday party might signal a decline in their popularity within Hollywood circles.
This comes after a series of incidents over the past few years where their outspokenness has been turned against them.
The transition from royals to celebrities has seen Harry and Meghan proudly boast about their famous friends.
The Duke even dedicated a section of his memoir to paying tribute to pals like James Corden, Chris Martin, while noticeably omitting talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
However, Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Die For podcast, cautioned that the couple’s continued sharing of private conversations or backtracking on previous claims could alienate their so-called friends.
Schofield questioned whether Gayle King, who faced backlash after Harry contradicted her statement about a royal racist during an ITV interview, enjoys being grilled by the internet.
King had previously claimed that she had evidence to support the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s claims.
The scrutiny surrounding their relationships with Hollywood insiders raises questions about the couple’s future in the industry.
As the media frenzy around Harry’s memoir continues, it becomes clear that his attempt to share his side of the story has opened him up to public ridicule and potential fallout within the entertainment world.
The prince may have underestimated the scrutiny and consequences that come with such a high-profile release.
Only time will tell how this media storm will affect Harry and Meghan’s standing in the US and beyond.