In a recent podcast, British-American media personality Kelly Osbourne caused a stir with her candid criticism of Prince Harry. The former reality star was a guest on the "I've Had It" podcast with Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan, where she delved into her own struggle with substance abuse and didn't hold back when discussing the British royal family.
Osbourne, 38, lambasted Prince Harry, referring to him as a 'f---ing tw-t' and mocking him for supposedly playing the victim. She said, "I perceive Harry as a complainer, constantly whinging, lamenting his hardships. 'I alone bear mental struggles, my life is so difficult,' he claims. Everyone's life is challenging."
She also referenced a notorious incident from Prince Harry's past, saying, "You're a prince who once sported a Nazi uniform at a party, and now you're trying to rebrand as a saint? Not a chance."
Do U agree with #KellyOsbourne about #PrinceHarry???? Via @ivehaditpodcast pic.twitter.com/7Ota11kNX3 — Perez (@ThePerezHilton) June 20, 2023
Osbourne's harsh criticism of the Duke of Sussex caused a buzz on social media. Several Twitter users agreed with her assessment, commending her outspokenness. However, others disapproved of her remarks, deeming them hypocritical.
One user retorted, "It's regrettable that Kelly Osbourne, oblivious to the real struggles Prince Harry faced following the death of his beloved mother, Princess Diana, feels entitled to comment on his life. She should stick to her own experiences."
Another Twitter user highlighted the irony of her comments given her own personal battles, "It's disappointing to see Kelly take this stance, especially considering her personal experience with mental health, online bullying, and media prejudice. If she disapproves of people making assumptions about her family, why does she feel at liberty to judge others?"
These comments were made in the backdrop of Prince Harry's ongoing legal battle against Mirror Group Newspapers. He alleges the publisher used illicit methods to pry into his life from 1996 to 2009.
On June 7, during an emotional eight-hour testimony, the Prince expressed the "injustice" he would feel if his accusations were dismissed. In his words, the media "misled me throughout my life, concealed their wrongdoings."
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle terminated their Spotify collaboration last week. This follows a reported $20 million deal with the audio streaming giant inked over two years ago.
Russell Myers, a royal editor at The Mirror, speculated on the future of the Sussexes' Hollywood ventures on Australia's "Today". He pointed out, "Harry and Meghan, who once signed a $150 million deal with Netflix amidst much fanfare, are no longer the hot ticket they used to be. They'll have to reassess their Hollywood strategy. Continually criticizing the royal family, as they've done for years, simply isn't working. They need a new plan."
