Prince Harry faced sharp criticism from stand-up comedian Simon Bradkin, formerly known as Lee Nelson, during a live stand-up show.
Bradkin humorously remarked that Harry and Meghan Markle "pulled the pin on the fun grenade" at a Halloween party, finding the couple's expressions like calling each other "H&M" cringy. The comedian jokingly admitted to starting to root for Prince Andrew amidst the cringe-worthy descriptions. Bradkin's remarks went viral on TikTok, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and likes.
The reference made by Bradkin relates to a Halloween party the night before Harry and Meghan publicly revealed their relationship. This moment was documented in their December 2022 Netflix series. Harry described it as the night they "pulled the pin on a fun grenade," highlighting their decision to enjoy a night of anonymity and fun.
In his book "Spare," Harry detailed how he borrowed a costume from actor Tom Hardy, dressing as a character from "Mad Max: Fury Road." The couple partied with Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank at Soho House Toronto.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become frequent targets for comedians after sharing personal details in "Spare" and the Netflix documentary series. A former friend of the couple acknowledged that they likely didn't anticipate being subjects of jokes by comedians like Trevor Noah and Chris Rock. The friend mentioned a miscalculation, stating that humor often reflects the current Zeitgeist, making them "low-hanging fruit" for comedic commentary.
