SNL U.K. Satirizes Royals
Saturday Night Live U.K. Mocks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Return
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Queen Camilla joked about the royals’ lack of duties at Balmoral, saying, “I do love our weekends away. No responsibilities, just like every other day.”
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The sketch included a reference to Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey: Camilla greeted Meghan by saying she was “as brown as ever,” alluding to the couple’s claim that a royal family member had raised concerns about the color of Archie’s skin.
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King Charles rebuked Harry after the Netflix-money exchange, saying, “What a waste you’ve become, you’re lucky your father is not around to see this.”
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The portrayal showed Harry and Meghan spending much of the sketch in a close embrace, making their return to Britain itself the subject of repeated one-liners.
Saturday Night Live U.K. opened its second season by taking aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to Britain. In the cold open sketch, the couple visited King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Castle, where AOL reported they faced jokes about their Netflix earnings, Meghan's lifestyle ventures, and the family's well-documented tensions. The bit drew laughs by referencing their strained relationship with the royal family and previous public controversies.
Jeff Goldblum Hosts Season Premiere With Royal Mockery
Jeff Goldblum hosted the SNL U.K. season premiere, which kicked off with a musical number before diving into the Harry and Meghan sketch. Jack Shep and Ayoade Bamgboye played the Duke and Duchess, while The Chronicle noted that Larry Dean and Emma Sidi portrayed King Charles and Queen Camilla. The sketch showed the couple arriving at the Scottish castle to face their royal relatives.
Camilla's Quips About Royal Duties and Past Controversies
Queen Camilla, played by Emma Sidi, delivered pointed one-liners throughout the sketch. She joked about the royals' lack of responsibilities at Balmoral, saying, "I do love our weekends away. No responsibilities, just like every other day." AOL reported that Camilla also greeted Meghan by saying she was "as brown as ever," a direct reference to the couple's claim that a royal family member had raised concerns about their son Archie's skin color during their famous Oprah interview.
King Charles Blasts Harry's Netflix Deal and 'Wasted' Potential
King Charles, portrayed by Larry Dean, took his own jabs at Harry during the sketch. After a Netflix-money exchange, Express reported that Charles rebuked his son, saying, "What a waste you've become, you're lucky your father is not around to see this." The line cut at Harry's departure from royal duties in 2020 and his subsequent entertainment ventures. Meanwhile, George Fouracres appeared as Prime Minister Andy Burnham, parodying his political image by promising to buy everyone a pint to gain their approval.
Harry and Meghan's Close Embrace Fuels Sketch's Running Jokes
The portrayal showed Harry and Meghan spending much of the sketch in a close embrace, making their return to Britain itself the subject of repeated one-liners and mockery. The Chronicle noted that the couple's physical closeness became a comedic device, with cast members cracking jokes about their reunion with the royal family. The sketch balanced sharp commentary on their Netflix earnings and Meghan's lifestyle ventures with humorous jabs at their highly publicized relationship difficulties.
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