In a world where royal family members are expected to bask in their lofty status, one favorite spare finds himself in the comedic crosshairs of *Saturday Night Live's* Weekend Update segment. Enter Diddy, the man who once ruled the charts and the party scene, but recently found himself in serious legal trouble. Arrested for sex trafficking and racketeering, Diddy is now facing allegations that would make even the most seasoned scandal-mongers blush. The charges include hosting "freak offs" and sexually assaulting over a hundred people.
Instead of delving into a serious discussion about these grave accusations, *SNL* chose to take the low road, crafting their comedy around Diddy’s misfortune—and dragging Prince Harry along for the ride. Michael Che kicked things off by quipping, “It was reported that the U.S. added 245,000 new jobs. Unfortunately, they were all Diddy accusers.” A joke that reduces a horrific scandal to a punchline made it even more absurd that Prince Harry somehow got roped into this mess.
Then came Colin Jost, who jumped on the bandwagon with a cheeky remark about how Diddy once invited Prince Harry and his brother William to one of his infamous parties. “But they didn’t go,” Jost snickered, adding, “Although, before Diddy could even finish writing the invite, Prince Andrew was there.”
The real absurdity lies in the resurfacing of a 2011 *Graham Norton Show* interview, where Diddy claimed that William and Harry attended his parties when they were younger. But not so fast—royal author Christopher Anderson quickly swooped in to clarify that the estranged brothers wisely turned down those invites. Of course, those palace handlers were busy dodging metaphorical bullets, while Harry was out trying to befriend the Paris Hiltons of the world. This is a guy who, at one point, wanted to be part of that tabloid-loving, drug-fueled early 2000s crowd. He practically lived to befriend the likes of Lindsay Lohan and the Kardashians.
Meanwhile, the responsible heir, William, was busy avoiding the fallout from such a scandalous lifestyle. But Harry? He didn’t seem to give a flying fig about his reputation—he was the spare, the fun one. Except now, that fun has turned into a full-blown crisis.
While it’s tempting to speculate whether Harry ever attended one of Diddy’s wild "freak offs," one can’t help but feel there’s a connection—maybe a casual hangout or a small gathering. Diddy was likely smitten with the British royal family’s high status, and Harry probably reveled in the chaos that came with such friendships. Drugs, sex, and debauchery—these guys shared more in common than anyone might want to admit.
As Harry finds himself entangled in yet another scandal, it’s hard not to wonder if he’ll be making any public appearances in the U.S. anytime soon. And let’s not forget Meghan, who seems to be charting her own course while the royal family flounders. It’ll be fascinating to see how this saga unfolds—if Harry even shows up at the next big event. Because, let’s face it, his connections are getting messier by the minute.
