Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly cut ties with yet another friend, as comedian Jack Whitehall revealed he was banned from seeing the ex-royal after making a joke about him at the Royal Variety performance.

Whitehall, who spends a lot of time in LA near the couple, believes that the tongue-in-cheek gag was the reason for his ostracism.

The 33-year-old is not the first celebrity to have been cut from the Sussexes' life, with Usain Bolt admitting last year that they had severed ties after the Duke got serious with the Duchess.

Meanwhile, Harry's old Etonian and military mates fear a rift brewing with the couple amid concerns that he will expose them in his upcoming book.

Appearing alongside his parents to promote his new book “How to Survive the Summer Holidays” at the London Palladium in the West End, Whitehall expressed concern that his 2015 joke had led to him being shunned.

According to The Sun, Whitehall's father Michael said, “Jack, I read a book recently and it changed my life.

I put this book down and I thought I must become a writer myself.

This book is called ‘The Bench' and it's written by Meghan Markle.”

The children's book, which was released in June, sold just 3,212 copies and was billed by the former actress as a love letter to her husband and son.

Michael added, “She presumably wrote it for Harry.

He continued, Yes darling just read it ok.

There are only three lines per page Harry.

Harry it's all right.

That is your friend Harry.

Except you are not allowed to see him anymore.

You have been banned.

Been ostracized from the Sussexes.”

Whitehall said, “I think I have been banned because I called him ginger nuts at the Royal Variety.”

The comedian had told the Royal Variety performance in 2015, a year before Harry started dating Meghan, that he wanted to offer up his services as a royal wingman.

The pair had been friends for years due to Marlborough College-educated Whitehall mixing in the same social circles.

However, he was not invited to their wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018, despite attending Princess Eugenie's a few months later.

It has previously been reported that Harry froze out some of his old posse because Meghan did not want any temptations in the run-up to their wedding.

The Duke's friendship with several members of his former inner circle cooled or ended altogether after he met Meghan.

Whitehall's ban comes amid allegations that the couple has cut contact with some celebrities and former friends since they started dating.

While it is not unusual for people to drift apart from friends over time, the high-profile nature of Harry and Meghan's relationships makes these breakups more newsworthy.

As the couple continues to make headlines, it remains to be seen whether their actions will have any long-term impact on their public image.

While some may see their behavior as snobbish or entitled, others may view it as a necessary step to protect their privacy and maintain control over their narrative.

Regardless of how people perceive their actions, it is clear that Harry and Meghan are determined to forge their own path in life and chart a course that is true to their values and beliefs.

As they navigate the challenges of fame and fortune, they will no doubt continue to make headlines and spark debate among their fans and critics alike.