Comedian Mocks Prince Harry’s Remarks on Royal Family’s Unconscious Bias

Prince Harry faced ridicule from a stand-up comedian during one of his shows for his comments about the royal family's alleged unconscious bias against his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children.

Musician and comedian Ami Kozak impersonated Harry at the request of an audience member, mimicking the Duke's British accent.

In a clip shared on Twitter, Kozak jokingly agreed with the questioner, stating that there is “too much white in the American flag,” and suggesting that the stripes should be black.

The audience erupted in laughter, highlighting what Kozak referred to as an unconscious bias.

The attendee, who confirmed being from Britain, was asked by Kozak if they were aware of the situation involving Harry and his family.

The musician, referring to the ongoing rift between the Duke and the royal family, described himself and Meghan as “refugees” due to their relocation to the United States.

Harry then made a peculiar connection to the Middle East conflict, stating that while terrorism is bad, unconscious bias is even worse.

The term “unconscious bias” gained popularity in Britain after Harry defended Meghan against tabloid claims of racism within the royal family.

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Meghan revealed that some members of the royal family had expressed concerns about their son Archie's skin color before his birth.

At the time, Harry discussed the difference between racism and unconscious bias in a conversation with ITV's Tom Bradby, emphasizing that Meghan never accused anyone of being racist.

However, he explained that these two concepts should be understood as distinct from each other.

Contrary to Meghan's claim that the royals are not “huggers,” recent pictures have disproven her statement.

In the Harry and Meghan docuseries in December 2022, she mentioned that hugs were uncomfortable for many Brits, recounting her first meeting with Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales.

However, festive pictures taken at Sandringham showed former World Cup-winning England rugby player Mike Tyndall embracing Prince George.

The image quickly went viral on Twitter, reigniting discussions about Meghan's previous comments.

The post featuring the picture of Tyndall hugging George was accompanied by a quote from Meghan, in which she expressed her surprise at the Brits' discomfort with hugs.

The full comment, originally from the Netflix series, revealed Meghan's initial misunderstanding of British formality.

However, Bishop Richard Jackson of Hereford offered a different perspective on the royals during the BBC's documentary, “King Charles III, the Coronation Year.”

He described them as “extraordinarily affectionate.”

In his book “Spare,” Harry disclosed that even his brother, Prince William, found Meghan's hug uncomfortable.

He recounted an incident where Meghan greeted William with a hug, causing him to recoil, as he was not accustomed to hugging strangers.

Harry saw this as a clash of cultures, finding it both amusing and endearing.

Looking back, he wondered if William had expected Meghan to curtsy instead.

The comedian's mockery of Prince Harry's remarks sheds light on the ongoing debates surrounding unconscious bias within the royal family.

While some argue that the issue should be taken seriously, others point to instances, such as the hugging pictures, that challenge the narrative.

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to navigate their new lives outside the royal institution, their statements and actions will undoubtedly remain under scrutiny.