Overview
- Harry made an unannounced appearance on The Late Show, playing a mock 'gingerbread prince' audition in a holiday-themed sketch.
- He joked that America had 'chosen a king,' referencing this year’s 'No Kings' protests, which prompted audible boos from parts of the studio audience.
- During the bit, he criticized CBS for canceling Stephen Colbert’s show and for a multimillion-dollar settlement with Trump that he called groundless.
- Reaction split online and in the press, with some British outlets labeling the performance embarrassing.
- Royal commentator Tom Sykes argued that Harry’s princely title should be removed to avoid perceptions that he speaks for the monarchy.