Prince Harry, once hailed as the cheeky, lovable royal with a penchant for jokes and military bravado, has now reportedly become furious, humiliated, and legally “twitchy”—all thanks to a slab of latex.

Yes, you read that right.

The controversial satirical show Spitting Image is making its bombastic return—and front and center of its savage new lineup is none other than the exiled Duke of Sussex, complete with bulging eyes, pouting lips, and a vacant stare that producers allegedly described as “tragically accurate.”

And Harry? Well, he’s not laughing.

From Hero to Hologram: A Royal Fall from Grace

Once upon a time, Prince Harry was the beating heart of the royal family—the younger son of Diana, the wild child turned war hero, the ginger spark of modern monarchy. But after marrying American actress Meghan Markle and dramatically stepping down from royal duties in 2020, the Duke has become something else entirely: a Netflix executive, a podcast personality, a privacy advocate who appears to loathe the press—but can’t stop talking to it.

And now, a puppet.

According to well-placed insiders, Harry was “visibly distressed” when he saw early concept images of his Spitting Image doppelgänger—a squishy caricature said to be modeled after “the world’s most humorless prince.” Meghan, reportedly, was even more enraged, calling it “a gross mockery of a man committed to healing.”

But for viewers and fans of British satire, the return of Spitting Image is exactly the kind of cathartic release they’ve been craving.

Why Spitting Image Is Going for the Jugular

For those too young to remember, Spitting Image was once the crown jewel of British comedy—an unapologetically brutal show that mocked royals, politicians, and celebrities with equal venom. Prime Ministers were turned into Muppets. The Queen was lampooned weekly. And John Major, the famously dull PM, was portrayed as a grey man obsessed with peas.

Fast forward to 2025: the rebooted series is now premiering exclusively on YouTube—perhaps the only place irreverent comedy can still survive the cultural censors. But insiders admit it’s harder to land a punch in today’s climate. “Writers are scared,” one producer confessed. “The fear of legal action is real. But with Harry? Honestly, he’s just too tempting not to poke.”

South Park Walked, So Spitting Image Could Run

This isn’t the first time Harry and Meghan have become cartoon targets. In 2023, South Park ripped into the couple with their infamous “Worldwide Privacy Tour” episode—portraying them as publicity-obsessed whiners demanding silence while shouting from rooftops.

Then came Family Guy, which lampooned their financial ventures and supposed hypocrisy. Both episodes went viral. Both embarrassed the Sussexes. But neither provoked an official lawsuit—just a wave of PR damage control.

So why does this puppet sting more?

“Because it’s British,” one royal commentator explained. “Harry can ignore American satire. But to be publicly ridiculed in his home country, by a show his mother probably laughed at? That’s personal.”

A Puppet Too Far? Legal Threats Already Brewing

According to multiple sources, Harry’s legal team in Montecito is already examining options. “They’re watching every second of footage,” said one entertainment lawyer familiar with the case. “They’re combing for defamation, malicious intent, anything they can use.”

But experts warn this could backfire. “The moment you sue a puppet, you lose,” one media strategist quipped. “Harry’s best move is to laugh along—or say nothing at all. Because the moment he reacts, the puppet wins.”

The Meghan Factor: Modern Monarchy Meets Morality Clause

While Harry may be the face of the latex backlash, Meghan Markle is never far from the frame. Though early Spitting Image leaks suggest her puppet will appear sparingly, the show’s writers are reportedly “split” on how hard to go.

“She’s very litigious,” one source warned. “But she’s also, frankly, very ripe for parody. The speeches, the documentaries, the matching outfits—it writes itself.”

Still, the fear of offending Meghan seems to have had a chilling effect. Insiders say the scripts are “too tame,” the writers “too nervous.” One draft allegedly had to be rewritten because it featured Meghan as a floating head giving TED Talks in Harry’s dreams—too surreal, apparently, even for Spitting Image.

Will This Be the Puppet That Breaks the Prince?

Despite its legacy, there’s no guarantee the Spitting Image revival will be a hit. Some critics say the new version lacks bite. Others argue satire has been defanged by lawsuits, social media backlash, and a generation allergic to offense.

But whether the show bombs or goes viral, one thing is clear: Harry is becoming a symbol. Not of rebellion. Not of independence. But of a man who once laughed with the world—and now seems determined to silence it.

And in the world of comedy, that’s the saddest punchline of all.

Final Thoughts: A Laugh Too Late?

If Harry had leaned into the joke, things might be different. If he had tweeted a GIF of his puppet, or posted a sarcastic video mimicking its voice, public opinion could have turned in his favor.

But he didn’t. And now the puppet speaks louder than the prince.

In a world where even your enemies can make you human—if only you let them—Harry remains silent. And in that silence, the rubber mouth moves.

Mocking. Smirking. Immortal.

A latex reminder that no matter how far you run, you can’t escape the spotlight. Or the laughter.