Prince Harry’s recently published memoir, “Spare,” has become the target of continuous ridicule, particularly in the United States, where comedians have seized the opportunity to mock the royal’s revelations.
One such example is the announcement of a parody biography titled “Spare Us, a Haredi.”
This satire, set to be released on April 1st by Little Brown, owned by Hachette, takes a humorous approach to Prince Harry’s memoir.
The author of this parody, Bruno Vincent, previously gained attention for his Enid Blyton parodies, including the bestselling book “Five on Brexit Island” during Christmas.
Since the release of his memoir in January, Prince Harry has become the subject of jokes by some of America’s most renowned comedians, signaling a shift in the discussions surrounding him and Meghan in the United States.
A press release promoting “Spare Us” describes the prince as someone who was born into an ancient and powerful dynasty, involuntarily becoming one of the most recognizable men on the planet.
It further states that his life was constantly bombarded by press intrusion and manipulation until he demanded it to stop in order to attain the privacy he craved.
The book promises to provide an inside look into the castle walls, revealing every argument, betrayal, teddy bear, awkward hug, and tear-stained wedding rehearsal.
All this, in the pursuit of privacy.
Despite their serious image, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been frequent targets for comedians, especially after the prince’s memoir revealed an incident where he experienced frostbite on his p-nis during a North Pole expedition in 2011.
In his own words, Prince Harry described the ordeal as oscillating between extreme sensitivity and borderline trauma.
He even shared a personal anecdote about using Elizabeth Arden cream, feeling uncomfortable because his mother had used it on her lips.
However, the cream’s scent evoked a nostalgic feeling, as if his mother was present in the room.
He proceeded to apply a small amount of the cream to alleviate his discomfort.
During the Grammy Awards in February, Trevor Noah, who had recently appeared as a guest on Meghan’s Spotify podcast “Archewell Audio,” took the opportunity to poke fun at Prince Harry.
While introducing British comedian James Corden, Noah humorously remarked that Corden’s relocation from London to Los Angeles did not involve incessantly discussing his frostbitten p-nis.
South Park also joined in the mockery by featuring a memoir by the fictional Prince of Canada, titled “Eugh,” during an episode titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour.”
The show depicted Meghan and Harry as the Prince and Princess of Canada, embarking on a global tour to seek privacy.
The list of comedians mocking Prince Harry and Meghan Markle extends beyond Trevor Noah and South Park.
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Chris Rock have all taken jabs at the couple since the release of Prince Harry’s memoir.
A former friend of Meghan expressed surprise at the humiliating jokes, suggesting that releasing the memoir was a significant miscalculation on their part.
According to the friend, humor often reflects the current zeitgeist, making the couple an easy target in this situation.
As the mockery surrounding Prince Harry’s memoir shows no signs of abating, it remains to be seen how the royal couple will navigate these comedic jabs and maintain their public image.