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Prince Harry is moving into performing!
Okay, probably not. However he did technically do some performing in a The Late Present with Stephen Colbert skit. He performed himself, pretending to wish to be a Hallmark Christmas film actor. That’s a little bit meta, isn’t it.
Within the course of, Harry took a swipe at Donald Trump whereas acknowledging his family’s historical past with tyranny.
How did the viewers take it? Watch beneath and see:
He’s proper behind me, isn’t he? Stephen Colbert stunned the December 3 viewers with Prince Harry. (Picture Credit score: CBS)
Why was Prince Harry on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ this week?
On the Wednesday, December 3 episode of The Late Present with Stephen Colbert, the eponymous host poked enjoyable on the unassailable quantity of Hallmark-style Christmas movies.
Along with the conventional, easy-to-ridicule nature of those tacky romances, the monologue identified an odd development with this 12 months’s batch of movies.
So, so lots of them appear to function royalty in some capability. These are tales of philanthropists or cattle ranchers or normal Midwest Princess sorts falling in love with off-brand European royals.
(Only a reminder: these tacky movies might seem to be an indictment of our tradition, however they could be a lifeline for actors)
After Colbert reminded the viewers that his Catholic upbringing taught him that there’s actually just one “royal” for Christmas, he arrange the true joke of the bit.
Addressing the viewers, Colbert famous how unrealistic it’s for these movies to painting Individuals merely taking place to bump right into a prince whereas they’re at work.
This was, in fact, when Prince Harry appeared on the stage — to stumble upon the Late Present host at work.
The Duke of Sussex regarded confused as he stepped up and shook palms with Colbert.
“I genuinely thought this was the audition for the Gingerbread Prince saves Christmas in Nebraska,” he joked.
The viewers not solely applauded, however gave Harry a standing ovation.
Is Prince Harry misplaced? No. However he pretended to be for a bit with Stephen Colbert on the December 3, 2025 episode. (Picture Credit score: CBS)
‘I heard you elected a king’
Prince Harry then joked that he determined to get into performing as a result of American audiences are “obsessed” with two issues: Christmas movies and royalty.
Colbert continued the bit by claiming that this isn’t true in any respect.
Having arrange the joke, he left it to Harry to ship a roast.
“Really?” the Duke of Sussex remarked. “I heard you elected a king.”
The reference to Donald Trump, whose prison conduct and common conduct have drawn comparisons to the insanity of King George, elicited groans and boos from the viewers. Trump’s historic unpopularity is palpable.
In accordance with Prince Harry, he desires to get into performing to capitalize on the American obsession with royals (and Christmas). This can be a joke. (Picture Credit score: CBS)
“And often making such a big deal about my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather George III,” Harry continued. (George III is each Harry’s 6x nice grandfather and his 5x nice grandfather)
He laid out his profession plans: “I’ll record a self-tape, I’ll fly myself to an audition, settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House. All the things you people on TV do.”
That could be a clear reference to CBS paying a $16 million settlement to Trump previous to the Paramount-Skydance acquisition. Critics have accused this of being a bribe. Hopefully, those that paid it is going to face authorized penalties (below a future presidency).
“Hey, Harry, I didn’t do any of those things,” Colbert reminded him. The settlement was not his doing.
“Maybe that’s why you’re canceled,” Harry then quipped. Notably, CBS claimed that canceling their #1 late night time present was monetary, however most imagine that it was to appease Trump. Notably, Trump additionally believes this.
The dialog between Stephen Colbert and Prince Harry arrange for a straightforward political dig. (Picture Credit score: CBS)
Is Prince Harry extra in style within the US than Donald Trump?
Late Present audiences are accustomed to digs at Donald Trump. From Colbert acknowledging Trump’s apparent cognitive decline to highlighting his administration’s numerous crimes, it’s a part of the usual present.
And since Trump’s marketing campaign to silence critics has put a number of late night time comedians on the chopping block, critics have solely doubled down. Evil triumphs when good folks do nothing, in any case.
It’s no shock that the viewers booed as if on cue when Prince Harry referred to Trump. (Notably, he by no means as soon as mentioned the person’s title)
Equally, it shouldn’t be a shock that his arrival prompted a standing ovation.
Opposite to what sure Brits assume about Harry, he and his spouse stay pretty well-regarded amongst Individuals.
