Prince Harry was harshly criticized by Sean Ono Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon, who called him an “idiot.”
The 48-year-old musician stirred controversy among the Duke of Sussex’s supporters with a biting joke about Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare.’ Ono Lennon tweeted, “My long awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography is two words. ‘Spare Me.’”
His comment sparked backlash on social media, with many royal fans defending Prince Harry. Ono Lennon stood by his remarks, sharing an anecdote about meeting Princess Diana’s youngest son. He said, “Actually I am aware [that we have things in common]. We met once. That was before I realized he was an idiot.”
The Oscar winner defended his initial post, explaining, “It was a pun. But he deserves to be mocked after that todger episode. He’ll be fine.”
The “todger” comment refers to a passage in Prince Harry’s memoir where he describes treating his frostbitten penis, which he called his “todger,” with his late mother’s favorite lip cream.
As social media users rallied in support of the duke, highlighting the personal tragedies he has endured, Ono Lennon responded, “That is very sad. I don’t hold any of that against him. It’s the stupidity that bothers me.”
“Just because I made a joke does not mean I don’t empathize with him. I do actually. Also why I’m very disappointed with his outlook. I was hoping he’d be smarter,” he added.
“I do empathize with him generally. But the way he whines and wangs on about things is really too much,” the Oscar-winning singer replied to another commenter. “I’m just having a little fun. I think he’s earned some mockery. (I’m sure I have as well).”
Ono Lennon also engaged with a Sussex fan who suggested he might be jealous of Prince Harry’s success as a best-selling author. He retorted, “I mean, I don’t care but I did win an Oscar this year so…I think I’m doing okay.”
Ono Lennon won the Academy Award in March for Best Animated Short Film for ‘War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,’ which he co-wrote with director Dave Mullins.
