As the scene unfolded, Megan unleashed a torrent of emotions, slapping Harry and condemning him for betraying their family. The sketch concluded with Megan storming out with Archie, leaving Harry pleading for their understanding. The audience erupted in laughter and applause as Elordi delivered the punchline, revealing that the sketch was entirely fictional. Unbeknownst to many, the comedic narrative was a satirical take on how Meghan Markle supposedly exposed Prince Harry's affair with an American actress during their real-life interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2023.
Sources close to the SNL production team revealed that Elordi himself had crafted the script after thorough research into Meghan Markle's life. Consulting experts on British royal history and American pop culture, he aimed for accuracy in the satire. The sketch humorously mocked how Markle orchestrated her own narrative, leaking information about Prince Harry's supposed affair with an American actress named Rachel Zayn from Suits.
Sarah Rafferty played the role of Rachel Zayn, adding to the comedic ensemble. The fabricated leak caused a scandal, revealing that Prince Harry had been involved with Rachel Zayn for over two years while still married to Meghan Markle. The fallout from the leak was severe, leading to Prince Harry's abdication of his royal duties, divorce from Markle, exile from Britain, and even his arrest by Interpol agents.
The sketch also touched upon sensitive aspects of Prince Harry's personal life, including mental health struggles, drug addiction, and his involvement in various charitable causes. The ensuing controversy divided fans of Suits, sparking petitions, protests, and lawsuits against Rachel Zayn and SNL for their fictionalized portrayal of the scandalous events.
