Prince Harry took aim at Donald Trump during his appearance on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, prompting a chorus of boos from the audience. The Duke of Sussex's jibe came during a monologue about Christmas-themed movies centered around royalty, when he quipped that Americans are "obsessed" with such films.
In response, Harry joked that he had considered acting because he knew how invested Americans were in these types of movies and their love affair with royalty. Colbert dismissed this claim, which set Harry up for the scripted retort that led to a heated exchange between the two.
Harry's jab was aimed squarely at Trump, who had previously been involved in a public feud with the royal family. The tension boiled over during a speech at Windsor Castle, where Trump had referred to Prince William as "a remarkable son" – a clear omission of his younger brother, Harry.
Trump's behavior has been viewed by many as an attempt to one-up the British royals and outdo them in a game of media attention. In contrast, Colbert chose not to name-drop Trump during the monologue, instead focusing on his fictional Hallmark movie.
The prince's comments were seen as a way of poking fun at Americans' obsession with royalty and Christmas-themed movies – a sentiment that has been exacerbated by the recent media coverage surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. When Colbert shot back at Harry, saying "I didn't do any of those things," the prince fired back, suggesting that Colbert might be canceled due to his alleged dealings with Trump.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing tensions between the royal family and former President Trump, who has a history of clashing with the British monarchy. During their previous disagreements, Harry faced deportation threats over immigration issues, while Trump publicly criticized Prince William's marriage to Catherine Middleton.
In the end, Colbert's monologue ended on an awkward note, with the two men sharing an uncomfortable hug as fake snow fell around them. The exchange served as a reminder of the ongoing media feud between these high-profile figures.
In response, Harry joked that he had considered acting because he knew how invested Americans were in these types of movies and their love affair with royalty. Colbert dismissed this claim, which set Harry up for the scripted retort that led to a heated exchange between the two.
Harry's jab was aimed squarely at Trump, who had previously been involved in a public feud with the royal family. The tension boiled over during a speech at Windsor Castle, where Trump had referred to Prince William as "a remarkable son" – a clear omission of his younger brother, Harry.
Trump's behavior has been viewed by many as an attempt to one-up the British royals and outdo them in a game of media attention. In contrast, Colbert chose not to name-drop Trump during the monologue, instead focusing on his fictional Hallmark movie.
The prince's comments were seen as a way of poking fun at Americans' obsession with royalty and Christmas-themed movies – a sentiment that has been exacerbated by the recent media coverage surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. When Colbert shot back at Harry, saying "I didn't do any of those things," the prince fired back, suggesting that Colbert might be canceled due to his alleged dealings with Trump.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing tensions between the royal family and former President Trump, who has a history of clashing with the British monarchy. During their previous disagreements, Harry faced deportation threats over immigration issues, while Trump publicly criticized Prince William's marriage to Catherine Middleton.
In the end, Colbert's monologue ended on an awkward note, with the two men sharing an uncomfortable hug as fake snow fell around them. The exchange served as a reminder of the ongoing media feud between these high-profile figures.