I mean, who do they think they are, Meghan?" quipped Carr, drawing laughter from the panel and the audience. This light-hearted response seemed to reflect the UK's growing exasperation with the continuous coverage of the couple's activities. Adding to the comedic lineup, actor Charles Dance made an appearance, reading an excerpt from an undisclosed source about an amusing incident involving Harry's "frozen todger." The incorporation of Dance into the humor added an extra layer of entertainment value, albeit at the expense of the royals.
This is not the first instance of Meghan Markle being the subject of Carr's jokes. During an episode of The Last Leg, Carr playfully critiqued Meghan while reviewing her and Harry's documentary. He quipped, "I watched it, and there were some revelations in there. I didn't realize Harry's mom was Diana. If you haven't seen it, cover your ears because there's a spoiler – she dies." Carr's humor continued as he jokingly remarked on Meghan's claim to be a lifelong feminist, suggesting that her marriage to a prince and departure from her job were unconventional demonstrations of feminism. The audience's reaction to these jokes was mixed, but Carr went on to explain that it's all in good fun, gauging the reception of his cheeky remarks.
Carr also made light of Meghan and Harry's request for privacy from the media by stating, "Here's the thing: if you want privacy, don't do a documentary for Netflix," before delivering the punchline, "Do it for BritBox," which elicited a much louder reaction from the studio audience.
Despite these jests and the public scrutiny they face, Omid Scobie, while promoting his book "Endgame," indicated that Harry can laugh off such comedic commentary. Scobie suggested that Harry understands the nature of public life and celebrity, including being the subject of late-night monologues and parodies.
While there has been no indication of Harry regretting his revelations in the book, Scobie emphasized that Harry had been well-prepared for the media storm surrounding his memoir. According to Scobie, Harry's confidence in sharing his story, despite the potential for humor and controversy, remained unwavering.
In the realm of public opinion, Meghan Kelly, a conservative commentator, opined that South Park's episode about the Sussexes had a significant impact on their reputation. She suggested that their aspirations, particularly Meghan's rumored political ambitions, might face challenges in light of this portrayal.
