Prince Harry jokingly compares royal family drama to ‘Downton Abbey’
prince harry Poking fun at the drama within the royal family in her Christmas party speech.
Duke of Sussex, 41, compares British aristocracy to soap opera Downton Abbey He reportedly made a tongue-in-cheek appearance at the British-American Business Council’s annual Christmas lunch in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, December 5. people.
“People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family is a bit like [show creator Julian Fellowes’] Downton Abbey,” he began. “Yes, but only one of those worlds filled with drama, intrigue, and elaborate dinners. [and] Marrying an American – the other is a TV show. “
Prince humorously mentions his 2018 marriage to American actressMeghan Markle. The couple have two children: Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
He also had his own family drama, although he reportedly reconciled with his father, king charles iiiduring a visit to the UK in September. US Weekly It was reported at the time that there remained “ongoing tension” between Harry and his brother, prince williamdue to the former’s “public disclosures, memoir revelations, and [William and wife Kate Middleton’s] Role. “
In his Christmas party speech, Harry made another interesting point about the president Donald TrumpHe discussed immigration policy while discussing the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Canada and Mexico. The royal quipped that he would be happy to meet some athletes when they arrive in the United States from “across the ocean” if they can “get through customs” and “go through ICE.”
Harry mentioned that his appearance at the U.S.-British Business Council was his “first Christmas party in a while,” before talking more seriously about what it was like to move to the United States. (Harry and Meghan, 44, moved their family from Frogmore Cottage in the U.K. to Canada in early 2020 after stepping down as working royals. They have since moved to California.)
“For me, being British is not about what you actually stand for, but what you stand for,” he added.
Speaking about celebrating the July 4 holiday, Harry joked: “It’s a new world for me, celebrating independence from Britain and more specifically from my great-great-grandfather.”
Prince Harry was born in September 2025.
Suzanne Plunkett – Pool/Getty ImagesHarry has had a very busy week as he guest stars The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday, December 3 in New York City. He crashed the console Stephen ColbertThe comedian’s monologue made light of the trend of streaming royal-themed Christmas movies.
“Sorry, I really thought this was an audition The Gingerbread Prince Saves Christmas in Nebraska” Harry teased as he walked onto the stage.
Colbert feigned surprise that Harry wanted to star in his own Christmas movie, though the comedian admitted the title “sounds great.”
“Well, you Americans are obsessed with Christmas movies and you’re obsessed with the royal family, so why not?” Harry replied.
Later in the show, Harry poked fun at President Trump when Colbert objected to his theory that America is “obsessed with royalty.”
“Really? I heard you elected a king,” Harry jokingly retorted, with Colbert admitting the prince “had a point.”
Aside from Harry’s media appearances, he and Meghan have had a challenging few days. Megan’s brother, Thomas Markle Jr.confirm to daily mail Friday their father, Thomas Marklehis left leg was amputated below the knee after a fall in the Philippines.
“No choice was given. It was either, ‘We have to operate now and remove the leg or he could die.’ It was a life-threatening situation,” Thomas explained.
A spokesman for the Duchess of Sussex later confirmed us She contacted her 81-year-old father after his surgery.
“I can confirm she has contacted her father,” her rep said Friday.
