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Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?

Summary

Prince Harry appeared on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," where he joked about wanting a role in a Christmas TV movie and made a possible reference to President Donald Trump. The sketch included lighthearted banter about Christmas movies, royalty, and recent protests against Trump's administration. A part of the joke also referred to a TV show's unexpected ending and a lawsuit settlement involving the Trump administration.

Key Facts

  • Prince Harry was on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in a humorous sketch.
  • He joked about auditioning for a "Christmas prince" role in a Hallmark Channel movie.
  • During the sketch, he made a possible reference to President Trump's administration and protests against it.
  • The sketch included jokes about a CBS settlement with Trump and the ending of Colbert's show in May 2026.
  • The duke and duchess moved to California in 2020 to become financially independent.
  • Prince Harry's previous appearance on the show in January 2023 was related to his memoir, "Spare".
  • Colbert jokingly named Prince Harry as the "official Late Show prince of Christmas".

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