Prince Harry has won praise for showing his playful side during a recent appearance on Joe Marler’s podcast.
The Duke of Sussex appeared relaxed and in good spirits as he laughed and joked with the former England rugby star. According to an insider, the interview reminded viewers of the cheeky and lighthearted Harry they remembered from years ago.
A source told Radar Online that Marler has been praised for getting Harry to laugh and display his familiar sense of fun and irreverence.
Critics of Meghan Markle have previously claimed that this side of Harry became less visible after their relationship attracted intense and often polarized public attention. The insider acknowledged that the criticism has frequently been directed at Meghan, but said there was “none of that heaviness” during Harry’s conversation with Marler.
Instead, the prince seemed comfortable enough to relax and make fun of himself.
“What people responded to here was seeing him relaxed and ridiculous again,” the source said. “Joe treated him like another bloke rather than royalty, and Harry clearly embraced it.”
The appearance gave listeners a glimpse of Harry’s more carefree personality and showed how at ease he can be when the focus moves away from royal tensions and public controversy.
