prince harry interrupted Stephen Colbert’s late-night monologue, thinking it was an audition to star in a Hallmark holiday movie.
It was a joke, of course, but Harry, 41, was more than happy to take part.
in his late night show During the Wednesday, Dec. 3 monologue, Colbert, 61, complained to the studio audience about all the TV movies with royal plots, like christmas crown prince, royal us and Royal Icing Christmas.
“Now, as a Catholic, I was always taught that the crown prince of Christmas is Jesus Christ,” Colbert quipped. “But obviously now, being a TV and movie actor Gillon Vanover. Sorry, Jesus. Should book that walk-on role NCIS: Los Angeles. Now, guys, as much as I love these holiday movies, I think they’re problematic because they give people an unrealistic expectation that they’re going to meet some prince at work during the holiday season. “
Just then, Harry walked onto the stage. The crowd gave him a standing ovation.
“This is Henry Charles Albert David, Prince of Wales-Sussex! What is you What are you doing here? Colbert asked him.
“Sorry, I really thought this was an audition The Gingerbread Prince Saves Christmas in Nebraskasaid Harry, listening with rapt attention.
Colbert said, “That sounds great, but you’re a real prince. Why do you want to be in these movies?”
Share the love. Prince Harry gushed about his wife Meghan Markle as she recalled the early days of their relationship. The Duke of Sussex, 38, participated in a segment on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday, March 1, about pressing issues. In a pre-recorded clip, Harry opens […]
Harry responded: “Well, you Americans are obsessed with Christmas movies and you’re obsessed with the royal family, so why not?”
Colbert denies that Americans share this obsession.
“Really? I heard you ‘elected’ a king,” Harry said, to which the host replied, “That’s a fair point.”
Harry continued in mock despair, “Listen, what does a real prince have to do to get into a Holman movie? … I have skills. I can ride a horse. I can fly a helicopter. I can ride a horse. and A helicopter. “
Colbert reminded Harry that success in Hollywood has a lot to do with personal relationships and asked if he knew “any famous TV actresses” — Harry’s wife, Meghan Marklewink – who can help him.
“I mean, I might know one,” Harry said, adding, “But listen, Stephen, I’ll do anything.”
Colbert suggested he “practice helping Americans reconnect with their love for Christmas.”
Soon, a Christmas tree and snowman appeared on the stage behind the two, lifting Harry’s spirits. Snow began to fall.
“Did you see what happened? Can you hear the sleigh bells?” Harry mused, to which Colbert cynically retorted: “Yeah, it was probably a horse in Central Park having a seizure.”
Harry said: “Stephen, you just need to believe! Doesn’t this prove that anything can happen? I mean, a few minutes ago, you said it was impossible. But look, isn’t there a handsome prince standing in front of you now? “
Colbert apologized to Harry, “I know you want this, but I’m afraid I have to say… I’m testing you: You’ve got the part.”
The Duke of Sussex is appearing on TV. He was seen early Wednesday collapse Megan’s With Love, Meghan: A Holiday CelebrationIt premiered on Netflix that same day. In the special, he gets an early Christmas Eve dinner: gumbo, which Meghan makes extra spicy.
“I can feel it piercing the top of my head right now,” he said as he tasted the dish. “It’s delicious. I’m not sure it’s as good as your mom’s, but it’s certainly close.”
