Comedians have also found it easy to poke fun at the Sussexes and have no problem making jokes about the pair. Comedian Michael Chay recently made fun of Megan Markle on an episode of Saturday Night Live. There are worries that this has made the pair the target of jokes among performers.
In a recent SNL segment, Michael Chay humorously suggested that King Charles would visit Kenya to address the slave trade and, in an unexpected twist, attempt to return Megan Markle. This was a play on the idea that Megan has become so unpopular that the king would acknowledge Britain's role in slavery just to return her. Michael's delivery was met with uproarious laughter, with dishes seemingly flying and furious phone calls being made. This portrayal left Megan in a state of despair.
It's worth noting that SNL had previously supported the Sussexes before 2021 but shifted its stance as the couple's actions and public image changed. In 2022 and 2023, they lost many of their supporters due to various controversies, ultimately becoming a source of laughter and satire for comedians. Megan's hopes of a successful film career might be in jeopardy as she has increasingly become a target for ridicule. Meanwhile, Prince Harry's reactions to these situations are often portrayed as sulking, akin to a toddler denied sweets.
From South Park to stand-up comedy, their issues, including speculations about their child's skin color and their quest for privacy, continue to be ripe material for comedians. This isn't the first time Michael Chay has mocked Megan Markle on SNL. In a prior sketch, he made fun of the rumors surrounding the Sussexes' attendance at King Charles III's coronation, humorously suggesting Megan might be invited to work as a maid.
Other comedians like Chris Rock have also weighed in on the situation, highlighting claims of racism against the British royal family and emphasizing Megan's supposed habit of playing the victim. It's a sentiment shared by many who feel that even those who are not genuine victims often seek that label. Jimmy Kimmel also joined in, poking fun at Prince Harry's memoir, and South Park didn't spare the couple either in their quest for privacy.
The Sussexes have become a source of amusement since their explosive interview with Oprah in March 2021, where they aired their grievances against the royal family. Subsequently, they continued to make revelations about the family and the monarchy in their Netflix documentary series and Harry and Megan's memoir. The public perception has shifted, and it seems that the couple themselves may be partly to blame for their current status as the center of ridicule.
