Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are downplaying the “South Park” episode that mocked them, saying it was “baseless and boring,” according to their rep.
The famously nonprivate couple, who put their past royal life on full display with Harry’s memoir “Spare,” was reportedly fuming after the Comedy Central episode aired, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour.”
The duchess was said to be “upset and overwhelmed” by the show, which did not name the Sussexes specifically but featured characters that resembled them.
The long-running animated satirical series mocked the “fictional” couple for begging for privacy while throwing themselves in the limelight, including one scene where they go on the talk show “Good Morning Canada” to promote the prince’s new book, “Waaagh.”
They walk into their talk show studio appearance holding signs demanding privacy before discussing the autobiography.
The show made fun of Prince Harry’s book, “Spare.”Comedy Central
The host of the spoofed talk show asks the prince, “Isn’t it true, sir, that your questionable wife has her own TV show and hangs out with celebrities and does fashion magazines?” — referring to Markle’s time on the TV show “Suits.”
Royal reporter Neil Sean told Fox News that the episode could even prompt legal action from Harry and Meghan, who’ve repeatedly fought the media for reporting on their lives.
“Their legal team are casting an eye over the episode to see what is wrong, and what could be turned into something more sinister,” said Sean. “This appears to be their course of action rather than laughing it off, enjoying the moment and showing the world that they get the joke.”
In the episode, the couple goes on the talk show “Good Morning Canada” to promote the prince’s new autobiography.Comedy Central
But a rep for the Sussexes, who now reside in California with their two children, said Tuesday that the couple does not plan to sue over the spoof.
A source told the Spectator Markle was “annoyed by ‘South Park’ but refuses to watch it all,” a source told the Spectator.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made headlines once again, this time for their reaction to a recent “South Park” episode that poked fun at them. The episode, titled “The Worldwide Privacy Tour,” featured characters that bore a striking resemblance to the couple, although they were not explicitly named. Despite the show’s satirical take on their quest for privacy while remaining in the public eye, the royal couple brushed off the mockery as “baseless and boring,” according to their representative.The animated series showcased a scenario where the couple appeared on a fictional talk show, “Good Morning Canada,” to promote Prince Harry’s new book, “Waaagh.” The spoofed talk show host took jabs at Meghan Markle’s previous acting career on the TV show “Suits” and her involvement in the entertainment industry, while also poking fun at the prince’s memoir, “Spare.”Royal reporter Neil Sean expressed concerns that the episode could potentially lead to legal action from Harry and Meghan, who have been vocal about their desire for privacy and protection from media scrutiny. Despite the possibility of legal action, the couple currently residing in California with their two children, has stated that they do not intend to pursue any legal action against the show.It has been reported that Meghan Markle was bothered by the episode but has chosen not to watch it in its entirety. The couple’s response to the spoof has garnered mixed reactions, with some suggesting that they should have taken the opportunity to show that they can laugh at themselves.In the midst of the controversy, it is clear that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to navigate the delicate balance between public scrutiny and personal privacy. As they forge ahead in their journey away from the royal spotlight, the couple remains resilient in the face of comedic portrayals and media attention. Stay tuned for more updates on their endeavors and ventures as they redefine their roles in the public eye.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal
