Spare Us, a Haredi: Prince Harry’s Memoir Sparks Mockery

Prince Harry's recently published memoir, Spare, has become a source of ongoing ridicule, particularly in the United States, where comedians have seized the opportunity to mock the royal's revelations.

The announcement of a parody biography titled Spare Us, a Haredi, has only fueled the mockery further.

Scheduled for release by Little Brown, a subsidiary of Hachette, on April 1st, Spare Us, a Haredi, offers a satirical perspective on Prince Harry's original memoir Spare.

The author behind this parody is Bruno Vincent, known for his Enid Blyton parodies, such as the popular book Five on Brexit Island, which topped the Christmas bestseller list in Britain.

Since the release of his book in January, Prince Harry has been a prime target for some of America's most renowned comedians, leading to a significant shift in the public discourse surrounding Harry and Meghan in the United States.

A press release promoting Spare Us humorously portrays Prince Harry as someone who was thrust into the limelight due to his royal heritage, facing relentless media scrutiny until he demanded privacy.

The parody promises an inside look at palace life, revealing every scandal, altercation, betrayal, and emotional moment for the world to devour, all in the name of privacy.

Despite their typically serious public image, Harry and Meghan Markle have not been spared from the comedians' jests, especially following the revelation in Harry's memoir about his frostbite mishap during a North Pole expedition in 2011.

In a candid admission, Prince Harry shared his discomfort and humorous anecdote about using Elizabeth Arden cream to soothe his frostbitten area, recalling a nostalgic connection to his mother through the familiar scent.

Comedian Trevor Noah, who had previously appeared on Meghan's Spotify podcast, took a playful jab at Harry during the Grammy Awards, highlighting the prince's frostbite story in a witty introduction for British comedian James Corden.

The mockery of Harry's memoir extended to the realm of television, with South Park featuring a spoof memoir by the Prince of Canada during an episode titled The Worldwide Privacy Tour.

The animated show depicted Harry and Meghan as the Prince and Princess of Canada embarking on a global tour to seek privacy, a satire that added to the growing comedic narrative surrounding the royal couple.

Notable figures such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Chris Rock also joined in on the jesting, contributing to the wave of humor directed at Harry and Meghan post-book release.

A former acquaintance of Meghan expressed surprise at the extent of the ridicule directed at the couple, suggesting that releasing the memoir may have been a strategic misstep.

The friend remarked on the unpredictability of humor and its tendency to reflect current trends, noting that Harry and Meghan had unwittingly become easy targets in the comedic landscape.

As the laughter continues to echo across various platforms, it appears that the repercussions of Prince Harry's memoir are far-reaching, sparking conversations and amusement in equal measure.