Animated show sparks outrage by comparing royal marriage to history's darkest moments
Meghan Markle and Harry have once again become the subject of animated satire—this time on Family Guy, which has come under fire for a controversial joke aired in its latest episode.
The American cartoon, known for its bold and often edgy humor, featured a segment where characters complained that “history pretty much sucks,” listing events like the Crusades and Hitler. In a shocking twist, Stewie Griffin added, deadpan: “Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle?”—a remark that sparked immediate backlash online.
The scene continued with an animated Harry rolling his eyes on a sofa and sighing, “Oh, again?” before breaking the fourth wall to quip, “Oh, like all your wives are so much better?” The moment marked yet another pop culture jab at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have become frequent targets since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
Critics have slammed the joke for going too far, arguing that comparing a modern royal marriage to historical atrocities is both tasteless and offensive. Others defend it as typical Family Guy satire, which has long made headlines for its provocative style.
This isn't the first time the Sussexes have been mocked in animated form. In 2023, South Park's infamous Worldwide Privacy Tour episode lampooned the couple's media presence, portraying them as privacy-obsessed while promoting a memoir. Meghan was parodied as a self-proclaimed victim, and Harry as a clueless royal flying on a private jet.
The latest Family Guy dig has reignited the debate over how far satire should go—especially when public figures become regular targets of ridicule. For Meghan and Harry, it's yet another reminder that their lives remain deeply woven into the fabric of pop culture commentary—whether they like it or not.
