Harry Fumes as Aussie Comedians Roast His DNA Testing Ad
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making waves with their progressive initiatives since leaving the UK for California two years ago.
Prince Harry‘s latest endeavor, the Sustainable Travel Organization Travelist, faced unexpected scrutiny on 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 Prince Harry’s new ad.
Ed Carverley wasted no time in taking a jab at Harry, suggesting he was selling off Prince Philip‘s belongings on eBay to make a quick buck in America.
Meanwhile, Kitty Flanagan made a cheeky remark about rumors surrounding Harry’s paternity, joking about Ancestry.com DNA testing.
However, it was Anne Edmonds who set the record straight, revealing that Harry was actually promoting his eco-travel business.
The advert showcased Harry alongside Kiwi actors Dave Fain and Rene Owen, highlighting the first sustainable travel initiative launched in New Zealand by Travelist, which focuses on rating holidaymakers for their sustainability practices rather than destinations.
Not everyone was impressed with Harry’s eco-friendly efforts, though.
Piers Morgan criticized the prince, mocking his tourism commercial for Travelist as cringeworthy and laughable.
Morgan’s scathing remarks highlighted what he perceived as Harry’s attempt to portray himself as environmentally conscious while being subject to ridicule.
In the advertisement, Harry is depicted wearing a “Girl Dad” t-shirt, jogging through the woods before being confronted by eco-tourism agents about littering during a royal tour in 2018.
Despite the humorous tone of the ad, critics like Morgan found fault with Harry’s portrayal and the overall messaging of the campaign.
This isn’t the first time Harry’s paternity has been a source of humor on the show.
Last year, there were jokes about James Hewitt, Princess Diana‘s alleged lover, being Harry’s biological father—a claim that has long been debunked.
On another occasion, a blurred photo of Harry with a mystery companion led to speculation about his real father, prompting a swift correction from the host.
In reality, the mystery companion was British singer Ed Sheeran, not Harry’s supposed father, James Hewitt.
The persistent rumors linking Hewitt to Harry have been repeatedly refuted, with Hewitt himself denying any paternity claims and attributing them to tabloid sensationalism.
Hewitt’s involvement with Princess Diana began in the mid-1980s, well after Harry’s birth in 1984.
Despite the ongoing speculation and innuendo surrounding Harry’s parentage, Hewitt maintains that he is not the prince’s biological father and dismisses the rumors as mere tabloid fodder.
As the controversy surrounding Harry’s paternity resurfaces periodically, it underscores the enduring fascination with the royal family and the personal lives of its members.
While Harry continues to navigate his public image and philanthropic endeavors, the specter of paternity rumors serves as a reminder of the scrutiny and speculation that accompany life in the royal spotlight.
