Prince Harry Cracks a Joke About Trump in Unexpected ‘Late Show’ Appearance with Stephen Colbert

After a president’s candid remarks regarding the Duke of Sussex’s role in America and his viral crown moment, the Prince’s unexpected TV joke caused backlash and laughter.

During his unexpected walk-on on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Prince Harry created headlines by making a well-timed quip about US President Donald Trump.

Although it was a humorous moment, it came after the White House shared a social media message that went viral and an interview in which Trump shared his opinions over the Prince’s U.S. visa status. When taken as a whole, these incidents gave Harry’s one-liner unanticipated weight and generated powerful internet reactions.

A Political Punchline During a Royal Walk-On

The Duke of Sussex unexpectedly onto the stage during Stephen Colbert’s speech about holiday films with royal themes on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

“Excuse me, Stephen?” Colbert seemed shocked as Harry continued to cheer. “I apologize. I mistook this for an audition for “The Gingerbread Prince Saves Christmas in Nebraska.”

Colbert agreed, making a joke about a genuine royal in a Christmas movie. “Well, you Americans are obsessed with Christmas movies, and you’re obsessed with royalty, so why not?” Harry answered.

Harry offered the punchline in response to Colbert’s disagreement: “Really? I’ve heard that you choose a king. The audience’s reaction was a mixture of groans and amusement. According to Colbert, “That’s a fair point.”

Online Responses Show a Public Divide

Online comments at the event were starkly split and rapidly sparked strong sentiments. Harry’s look caused a lot of critical reactions on Instagram. An individual commented, “What a fall from grace.” “What a disappointment,” said another. not acting like a prince [sic]. Someone else wrote, “He has no shame.”

“I’m furious about it and find it so irrelevant. “Give it up and go home,” said one reviewer. “That was painful to watch and I don’t like Trump,” said someone another.

“How far can Harry fall?” someone said. It’s embarrassing how false and manufactured this is. This is not Harry’s natural presentation style. I should have declined this gig! Sad, simply sad. “How low can you go,” someone person asked, and someone else added, “OMG what has happened to him.”

Facebook comments, however, were far more encouraging. According to one commentator, the scene was “so funny” and “one of the best.” “Well done, Harry. I love this and the innuendos,” remarked another. I bet Trump chuckles as well. “This was a great moment,” said another supporter. I couldn’t stop giggling.

On Instagram, a crowned Trump goes viral.

Harry’s joke seems to be a reference to a widely shared Instagram image from the official White House account that was posted back on February 19. The digitally produced image featured Donald standing boldly in front of the Manhattan skyline while sporting a golden crown. The caption said:

“PRICING CONGESTION IS DEAD. New York as a whole, including Manhattan, is saved. “LONG LIVE THE KING!” —Donald J. Trump, President.

Donald Trump Discusses Prince Harry’s Status in the United States

Donald responded to mounting requests to check Harry’s U.S. visa status just days prior to that Instagram post. Concerns have been raised by the Heritage Foundation regarding Harry’s application’s disclosure of prior drug use.

Deporting him was a notion that Donald rejected. He stated, “I don’t want to do that,” in an interview with the New York Post on February 8. “I’ll give him some space. He already has enough issues with his spouse. In reference to Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, he continued, “She’s awful.”

Referencing a prior private meeting in Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, he also lauded Harry’s brother, Prince William, calling the Prince of Wales a “great young man.”

He allegedly referred to Harry as “whipped” in earlier comments and said, “I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose.” Additionally, the Sussexes have voiced their opposition to Trump. At one point, Meghan called him “divisive” and “misogynistic.”

Another controversy involving the Sussexes, this time over a Thanksgiving charity function with their kids, was repeated by Donald’s response.

Prince Archie, age six, and Princess Lilibet, age four, were taken to a Thanksgiving charity event in Los Angeles by Harry and Meghan, as reported on November 27. What should have been a low-key act of service became a major topic of discussion on the internet.

Young Royals Start Working in the Kitchen

At Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA), a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to prepare meals for people experiencing food hardship, the Sussexes took part in a community outreach on November 26.

The purpose of the Archewell Foundation-organized event was to showcase their continued dedication to service, this time as a family.

Archie and Lilibet assisted their parents in the celebration, according to photos that were made public. “Harry and Meghan have been giving back since they were children and now they are teaching their kids to give back ❤️❤️❤️,” an Instagram fan exclaimed.

Meghan’s Cartier Bracelet and Hair Start a Fire

Although the campaign received a lot of praise, the family’s involvement generated a lot of social media reactions, with many people concentrating on the pictures’ visual aspects. Meghan kept her hair down while assisting with food preparation.

This led to a number of criticisms about hygiene, including the post “No hair net, very unsanitary!” Another stated, “It’s the long hair not pulled back for me. 🤢🤢Also, don’t forget your Cartier bracelet whilst serving people in need.”

Someone else said, “Meghan’s hair should be tied back when preparing food for others but good on them for doing it.” “Why is her hair not up?” asked one. Another said, “The hair and hat are strange.” The only person with untied hair and a different headgear is her.

What started out as a kind deed swiftly devolved into a hygiene controversy, with royal observers giving uninvited advice in all directions.

Lilibet’s height astounds onlookers: “There Is No Way That Is a 4-Year-Old”

The following wave was interrogation of young Lilibet’s appearance; many questioned her height, stature, and hair, even drawing comparisons to Archie.

“At four years old, Lilly is a rather mature girl. One user commented, “Archie appears smaller than her.” “That redhead girl is Lilibet?” asked another. A girl of four years old? She’s taller than girls twice her age, according to the third slide.

The investigation didn’t end there. “There is no way that is a 4 year old,” said one Redditor, after which another commented, “Weird how the kid goes from ginger to blonde.”

“My daughter at 4 years old did not have long hair like that that is strange!!!” said another commenter. “Lily is pretty big for 4 yrs. taller than her brother,” said another.

Charges of Photo Faking Enter the Chat As people started analyzing the pictures themselves, some were speculating that they were digitally altered.

One individual asked, “Is this kid photoshopped in?” “The braids look completely different and the weird angle of the plaid dress as the kid leans on the counter – like its way off – unless that kid has an unusually long torso (like guiness record long) and there is some weird lighting around the child too and the hand-clasping with Meghan looks way off and the head appears to be on backwards too.”

With hypotheses gaining steam by the hour, the family outing had devolved from a humanitarian endeavor into an online conspiracy feast. Additionally, Archie and Lilibet have already been propelled into the public eye this year.

Meghan’s most recent Instagram picture provided an exceptionally open view at family life behind the scenes of her Netflix series, complete with a clapperboard cameo, children wearing identical headphones, and a Labor Day playlist.

She shocked the nation over Labor Day weekend with a stunning Instagram post that revealed an intimate, never-before-seen peek of her highly protected family life, a move that left royal observers in shock.

Known for keeping her kids out of the spotlight, the Duchess of Sussex posted a number of unscripted photos from the second season of her Netflix lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan.”

Three pictures of Archie and Lilibet were used in the production photographs and set décor; these pictures offer one of the most candid looks at the Sussexes’ family dynamic to date.

In one picture, the young brothers are seen watching the activity on set from behind while sitting in front of a production monitor and donning black headphones. Their vivid red hair, which they received from Harry, shines in the daylight as their diminutive bodies are focused and engrossed in the scenario.

A Labor Day Surprise: Lilibet and Archie Take Center Stage

Another image depicts a little Lilibet sitting alone in a director’s chair, her face hidden from the camera as her small body is engulfed by the black leather seat. Her delicate pink jumper and navy polka-dot leggings are a vision of naive charm.

In a third picture, Archie is seen holding a clapperboard that is used to indicate scenes while filming. He purposefully hides his face beneath a playful heart emoji. The shooting date of November 1, 2024, is written on the board.

“Filming season two of ‘With Love, Meghan’ was more fun than you can imagine,” was the caption that went with the carousel image. How did we maintain the vibe?

Music. I used to play music from my phone in between set-ups [sic], and today I wanted to share a few of my favorites! Put them in your playlist, hit shuffle, and have fun! Have a great Labor Day weekend! Play hard, work hard 🎶.

“With Love, Meghan”‘s “Perfectly Curated” Chaos Behind the Scenes Season 2 continues where the first one left off.

Meghan’s passion for cooking, gardening, and entertaining at home was explored in the first season, but what did the cameras miss? The inside of the couple’s opulent home in Montecito.

Rather, output was deliberately limited to the chicken coop, orchard, and other picturesque outdoor areas close to their house. Meghan gained control without being fully exposed because to this well-thought-out action.

In an interview conducted in March 2025, Meghan said, “Archie did the [filming clapboard]! Adorable moments.

They would also visit me on-set with my husband, and I appreciated that my kids could observe me at work, see the balance of that, and comprehend what Mama does and is striving to produce and give. They hadn’t seen me at work before, so it was quite unique.”

The photos, which provided a unique glimpse into the Sussexes’ highly guarded family life, represented a significant departure from their typical media approach.

They come months after a completely different kind of social media encounter that sparked a lot of backlash and new conjecture over the Duchess’s public persona.