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Prince Harry Jokes About American Royal Fascination on Colbert

12/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 3, 2025.
He joked about Americans' fascination with the royal family, quipping, “Really? I hear you elected a king.”
He referenced the “No Kings” protests against U.S. President Donald Trump.
He poked fun at CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump and reinforced his status as the “official Late Show Prince of Christmas.”

History

Historical Context

The "No Kings" protests began in 2017 as a response to perceived authoritarianism under President Donald Trump, organized by over 200 groups, including Indivisible. The protests, which peaked on June 14, 2025, coincided with Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary Parade, drawing millions nationwide and highlighting ongoing tensions between American republicanism and monarchy.

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Story summary

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on December 3, 2025.
He joked about Americans' fascination with the royal family, quipping, “Really? I hear you elected a king.”
He referenced the “No Kings” protests against U.S. President Donald Trump.
He poked fun at CBS's $16 million settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump and reinforced his status as the “official Late Show Prince of Christmas.”

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