Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity has been on a steady decline, as they frequently become the subjects of satire on television shows and social media.
Recently, Harry was mocked on AMC's "Interview with the Vampire" during the season finale. The show's author humorously renamed Harry's memoir "Spare" to "Prince Harry and the Prisoner of Santa Barbara," highlighting the couple's perceived disconnect from their public image. This latest jab adds to a series of similar attacks across various media platforms.
For instance, the cartoon "Family Guy" lampooned their lucrative Netflix deal, depicting a servant delivering a mysterious check from Netflix to Harry while he lounges on a sunbed. This scene mocks the perceived ease with which the couple earns money. Additionally, "South Park" ridiculed Harry and Meghan in an episode where characters resembling them are booed for criticizing the Canadian monarchy, only to later appear on a talk show demanding privacy.
The British TV show "Spitting Image" also poked fun at them, using exaggerated puppets and absurd storylines, including one where Harry questions if his crowns can be recycled. American talk show host Jimmy Fallon has frequently used his platform to mock the couple, especially after the promotion of Harry's memoir, joking about the repetitiveness of their public narrative. Channel 4's "The Windsors," a satirical series about the British royal family, included Harry and Meghan in a scene where Harry offers a producer a knighthood in exchange for helping Meghan find work, which she refuses, wanting to succeed on her own merit.
The trend of openly mocking Harry and Meghan gained momentum after high-profile events such as the New York City car chase and a satirical "South Park" episode. Bill Simmons's blunt criticism of the couple marked a turning point, leading to more widespread satire and humor targeting them. This shift contrasts with earlier caution by commentators like Piers Morgan, who faced backlash for his skepticism about Meghan's claims during the Oprah interview.
Overall, the widespread mockery highlights the couple's struggles to maintain their public image as they navigate their post-royal life, often being portrayed as out-of-touch figures. Their attempts to balance privacy with their public roles and lucrative media deals have made them frequent targets of satire, reflecting a growing public sentiment that is increasingly critical of their actions and choices.
