Prince Harry jokingly mocks Trump during fake Hallmark Christmas movie audition: 'I heard you elected a king'

Prince Harry is stepping into the holiday season with ambitions of starring in his own Christmas movie. The Duke of Sussex made an unexpected appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, auditioning for a fictional, royalty-themed Hallmark holiday film and he didnt shy away from poking fun at former President Donald Trump.

Stephen Colbert kicked off the sketch by highlighting the influx of Christmas movies this year, noting Entertainment Weeklys seasonal movie guide, and joking about the unrealistic expectations these films set for romantic encounters during the holidays.

Just then, Harry appeared on stage. Excuse me, Stephen? he asked, explaining that he came to audition for a film titled The Gingerbread Prince Saves Christmas in Nebraska. Colbert seemed baffled that a real-life royal would want to play a fictional one.

Harry replied, You Americans love Christmas movies, and clearly, youre fascinated by royalty, so why not?

Colbert challenged him, saying Americans arent obsessed with royalty. Harry shot back, referencing Trump: Really? I heard you elected a king, alluding to Trumps past comparison of himself to a monarch and the White House sharing AI-generated images of him wearing a crown.

The audience responded with boos, but Harry continued, jesting about his own royal lineage: And after making such a big deal about my great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather, George III!

Colbert quipped, Well, he was kind of a jerk.

When Harry asked how to land a role in the Hallmark movie of his dreams, Colbert hinted it was all about connections, subtly referencing Harrys wife, Meghan Markle. The prince played along: I mean, I might know one.

Harry declared his commitment to making it happen: Ill do anything. Ill record a self-tape, fly to an audition, settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House all the things you people in TV do!

Colbert reminded him that he hadnt done those things, prompting Harry to joke, Maybe thats why youre cancelled.

The prince then admitted his doubts: Oh, who am I kidding? Im never gonna be an American Hallmark prince. And now Im stuck here spending the holiday season in your quaint little village of Midtown Manhattan.

The set then transformed into a snowy holiday scene. Stephen, look! Its snowing! Harry exclaimed. Colbert dryly replied, This isnt snow, theyre just starting to tear down the Ed Sullivan Theater. This is asbestos!

Undeterred, Harry embraced the holiday spirit: Stephen, you just have to believe! Doesnt this prove anything can happen? Minutes ago you said it was impossible, but look, isnt there a handsome prince standing in front of you?

As they staged a playful, awkward moment resembling a kiss, Colbert interrupted: I know you want this, but I have to say: I was testing you. Youve got the role.

Colbert announced to the audience, Ladies and gentlemen, Harry! The official Late Show Prince of Christmas!

Author: Olivia Parker