Prince Harry Jokes About Trump During Surprise Appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The line was a reference to the ongoing controversy that’s followed Trump this year. Back in February, Trump referred to himself by the royal title in a post on Truth Social. The official White House Instagram account followed suit by sharing a fake Time magazine cover depicting Trump wearing a crown with the headline “Long live the king.”
Soon-after, the “No Kings” movement started, with participants pushing back what they have claimed are Trump’s antidemocratic policies and authoritarian power grabs. Two protests were held — one on June 14, to coincide with Trump’s birthday and a D.C. parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and another on Oct. 18, amid the government shutdown.
As Harry’s skit on Colbert continued, he doubled down on his desire to star in a Christmas film listing the lengths he’d go to land the fictional role. “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 in TV do.”
“Hey, I didn’t do any of those things,” Colbert responded.
“Maybe that’s why you’re canceled,” joked Harry.