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Harry jokes America has 'elected a king' in swipe at Donald Trump in surprise appearance on US TV

Prince Harry humorously referenced the $16 million CBS-Trump settlement and America's fascination with royalty during a comedic sketch on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

  • On Wednesday, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, surprised The Late Show audience by joking about US President Donald Trump during a Christmas prince audition sketch.
  • On Wednesday the guest spot was teased with a viral Great British Bake Off soundbite, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, previewed the clip on her Instagram story while they raise their children in Montecito, California.
  • Playing himself, Harry alluded to a CBS settlement with Mr Trump, joking he would 'do anything' for the role, including 'settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House,' prompting Colbert's reply, 'Hey, I didn't do any of those things.'
  • The sketch turned into a festive spectacle with trees and sleigh bells, prompting cheers from the studio crowd, while the episode featured Michael Shannon, Academy Award nominee, and Jessie Buckley, Irish actress and singer.
  • It was the Duke's second Late Show visit, following an earlier appearance tied to his memoir Spare, as his prior visit set a two-year viewership record and made international headlines.
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Prince Harry takes jab at Trump in 'Late Show' skit: 'I heard you elected a king'

Prince Harry made a surprise appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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