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Hot: Prince Harry Reacts to Savage Jokes About DNA Testing in Hilarious TV Segment

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Hot: Prince Harry Reacts to Savage Jokes About DNA Testing in Hilarious TV Segment

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making waves with their progressive initiatives ever since they left the UK and settled in California two years ago.

One of 's recent projects, the Sustainable Travel Organization Travelist, came under fire during a recent episode of Have You Been Paying Attention?

Australian comedians took aim at an advertisement for Travelist featuring Harry that aired in New Zealand last week.

During the show, quizmaster Tom Gleisner quizzed the panel about the ad, to which Ed Carverley quickly responded with a sharp jab at Harry's use of his royal connections for financial gain.

Referring to 's passing in April 2021, Carverley humorously suggested, “I think it's an eBay sell-off of Philip's stuff.”

The jokes continued as Kitty Flanagan teased about Ancestry.com DNA testing, all while Anne Edmonds correctly identified the ad as a promotion for Harry's eco-travel business.

The advertisement, which also featured Kiwi actors Dave Fane and Rene Owen, highlighted the first initiative launched in New Zealand by Harry's non-profit organization, Travelist.

Established in 2019, Travelist focuses on eco-friendly travel, where travelers are rated based on their sustainability practices rather than the destinations they visit.

New Zealanders can now access a rating tool on the Travelist website as part of a pilot program to encourage sustainable travel choices.

This isn't the first time Harry's paternity has been a source of comedy on Have You Been Paying Attention?

Last year, there was a joke about 's alleged lover, James Hewitt, being Harry's biological father, a claim that has been debunked.

During a segment showing Harry with a blurred-out companion, Ed humorously suggested it could be his “real dad,” prompting a disapproving reaction from the host.

In reality, the photo was of Harry with singer Ed Sheeran at a charity event in London.

Former cavalry officer James Hewitt, who shares physical similarities with Harry, has repeatedly denied the false rumors about his paternity.

Despite the persistent gossip, Hewitt clarified in a 2017 interview that he is not Harry's father, emphasizing that such rumors only serve to sell newspapers.

The paternity rumors are baseless, as Hewitt did not meet Diana until two years after Harry's birth.

In a separate development, a close friend of and revealed that the couple chose not to participate in the Queen's balcony tradition, contrary to speculation of a snub.

Royal author and aide Omid Scobie clarified that the Sussexes voluntarily opted out of the trooping the colour event, as they no longer held official royal roles.

Scobie explained that Harry had discussed the decision with the Queen beforehand and that the couple preferred to attend the jubilee and the service on June 3.

Prince Harry and Meghan made headlines when they stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and relocated to the United States with their son .

They later welcomed their daughter , sparking further controversy within the royal family.

The couple's candid interview with shed light on their struggles within the monarchy, with Meghan accusing palace aides of racism.

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