Overview
- Speaking at the British American Business Council’s 65th Annual Christmas luncheon in Santa Monica, Harry joked that growing up royal was like Downton Abbey, with the TV show having less drama.
- He described the U.K.–U.S. relationship as deeply personal to him and pointed to next year’s 250th anniversary of American independence as a moment for reflection.
- He riffed on the 2026 World Cup, welcoming traveling British fans if they make it past U.S. customs and ICE, and quipped about U.K. pubs staying open until 1 a.m.
- The luncheon followed his Dec. 3 Late Show cameo, where he delivered a playful political jab by saying, “I hear you elected a king.”
- Coverage of the event noted he did not mention Meghan, as separate reports said her father is seriously ill in the Philippines and that a spokesperson confirmed she has reached out.