Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves at the centre of a fresh comedy storm after a new Saturday Night Live UK sketch took aim at the couple and their return to Britain.
The sketch quickly attracted attention for its sharp jokes about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with Prince Harry receiving some of the most pointed lines.
The comedy segment comes as Harry and Meghan are back in the UK after spending more than six years living in the United States. Their return has already generated intense interest, and the SNL sketch has now added another layer to the public discussion surrounding their move.
Several performers, including Jack Shep, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean and Emma Sidi, featured in the sketch, which used humour to poke fun at the Sussexes and their complicated connection to the Royal Family.
One of the jokes centred on Harry discussing money and his expectations after returning to Britain. In the sketch, Harry was portrayed making a tongue-in-cheek request for a royal property income, joking that he was not asking for much and only wanted “a Duchy or two.”
The line was presented as a parody of the ongoing public fascination with Harry’s relationship with royal wealth and his position within the monarchy.
The sketch also brought Meghan into the comedy, with one scene joking about her returning with ice and offering to teach her own recipe.
Another particularly controversial moment involved a joke about King Charles and a conspiracy theory surrounding Harry’s parentage. The exchange was clearly intended as satire, rather than a factual claim.
The jokes are likely to attract attention because Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the Royal Family remains a highly discussed subject.
Since stepping down as senior working royals in 2020, the couple have established a new life in the United States while continuing to make public appearances and work on charitable and media projects.
Their decision to return to Britain for an extended period has now placed them back in the centre of the royal conversation.
The timing of the SNL sketch is therefore significant. Instead of simply reporting on the Sussexes’ UK return, the comedy programme has turned several elements of their royal story into material for satire.
Harry has previously faced similar treatment from comedy shows. The Sussexes were also mocked on Saturday Night Live in 2025, when Colin Jost joked about Britain wanting the United States to keep Harry and Meghan.
The latest sketch suggests that the Sussexes remain an easy target for comedy writers, particularly because their relationship with the monarchy, decision to leave royal duties and subsequent public life have generated years of headlines.
For Harry and Meghan, the SNL treatment is another reminder that their return to Britain is unlikely to happen away from the spotlight.
While the sketch is entertainment rather than a serious political or royal statement, its jokes could nevertheless fuel another round of online debate about the couple and their place within the wider Royal Family.
As Harry and Meghan continue their time in the UK, public interest in their movements is expected to remain high. The latest SNL roast has simply given royal watchers another reason to talk about the Sussexes.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were mocked in a new Saturday Night Live UK sketch.
- The comedy focused heavily on Harry’s return to Britain and his royal connections.
- The sketch joked about money, royal wealth and the couple’s relationship with the monarchy.
- Meghan was also targeted with jokes during the segment.
- A controversial joke referenced conspiracy theories about Harry’s parentage and should be understood as satire.
- The roast comes as Harry and Meghan continue their extended stay in the UK.
