Prince Harry Jokes About Trump During Surprise Appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Prince Harry made an unexpected cameo on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 3 December, delivering a sharp joke that referenced former U.S. president Donald Trump. The moment — which quickly sparked online discussion — was detailed by People.
Harry appeared during a sketch poking fun at the explosion of royalty-themed holiday films in America. Colbert introduced a fictional Christmas movie concept, prompting Harry to play along with a mock audition. When Colbert joked that Americans are “obsessed with royalty,” Harry grinned and replied, “Why not?” — setting up the political punchline.
Colbert then fired off the line that made headlines. After Harry teased Americans for their fascination with monarchy, Colbert quipped: “Really? I hear you elected a king.” The comment — clearly aimed at Trump — drew loud laughs from the studio audience. People notes that the exchange rapidly circulated across social media, with viewers split between amusement and criticism.
The appearance marks Harry’s first return to Colbert’s stage since his headline-dominating 2023 interview while promoting his memoir Spare. His latest cameo reinforces how comfortable he has become blending humour with cultural commentary, even when it brushes against political sensitivities in his adopted home country.
For royal watchers, the moment adds another chapter to Harry’s ongoing evolution as a public figure — one who increasingly uses mainstream American platforms to shape his image while maintaining a teasing, sometimes provocative distance from both royal tradition and U.S. political divides.
