South Park Mocks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Latest Episode

In a recent episode of the animated series South Park, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone took aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, using fictional versions of the royal couple from Canada to satirize them.

The episode cleverly included hidden jokes and references, with one particular nod to the infamous candle scandal that caused a stir at the late Queen's funeral.

The episode begins with a spoof of the late Queen's funeral, but instead of the real royal family, it features fictional Canadian counterparts.

The Canadian prince and princess, representing Harry and Meghan, are met with boos from the rest of the royals due to their criticism of the Canadian monarchy.

As they make their way down the aisle, a candle is prominently displayed, and astute viewers noticed that it bears a striking resemblance to the one used at Queen Elizabeth's actual funeral.

During the funeral, Meghan was almost completely obscured by a large candle, leading some to speculate that her placement in the upper seat at Westminster Abbey was a deliberate snub.

This phenomenon was widely observed during the BBC's live coverage, where Meghan's face was partially hidden by a wide-brimmed hat, while the rest was concealed by a thick yellow church candle.

She stood between Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice, singing a hymn behind King Charles III and other senior royals, including Princess Anne's husband, Vice Admiral Timothy Lawrence.

It is important to note that there is no evidence to suggest that the positioning of the candle during the late Queen's funeral was intentionally meant to obscure Meghan's face.

However, this did not stop the South Park creators from poking fun at the situation by ensuring a candle was visible when the fictional Prince and Princess of Canada entered the funeral service.

Some eagle-eyed viewers took to Twitter to share their observations of the candle in the opening scenes.

Looking ahead, royal expert Victoria Arbiter predicts that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face a seating hierarchy at King Charles III's coronation, with officials likely following past precedent and protocol.

Arbiter suggests that the seating plan will be determined by existing protocols based on hierarchy and whether or not individuals are working royals.

However, she also acknowledges that as the King's son, Harry may be granted a more central seat due to his immediate family status.

Reflecting on the couple's attendance at last year's Platinum Jubilee, Arbiter notes that their presence was well managed and suited their new position within the family.

She emphasizes that the coronation cannot be about keeping Harry and Meghan happy, and on the day, everyone will be expected to simply get on with it.

Considering how their recent complaints have been received, it is hoped that they will choose not to air any potential grievances during the event.

The South Park episode serves as a reminder that even seemingly innocent incidents can become fodder for satire and humor.

As the royal family continues to navigate their roles and relationships, it is clear that they remain in the public eye, subject to scrutiny and occasional jesting.