Prince Harry and Meghan faced a chilly reception as they made a highly publicized return to England, as humorously depicted on the Season 2 premiere of Saturday Night Live UK. The sketch took aim at various aspects of the couple’s life, including their Netflix deal, Meghan’s business ventures, and the Royal Family’s racial controversies.
The skit featured Harry and Meghan, portrayed by Jack Shep and Ayoade Bamgboye, visiting King Charles and Queen Camilla at a mock Balmoral Castle set. The fictional couple sought help after moving back to the U.K., leading to Charles criticizing their finances and post-royal projects, including their Netflix deal.
The humor extended to Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, showcased on her Netflix show, and her attempt to present herself as a lifestyle guru. The sketch also humorously referenced the couple’s Oprah Winfrey interview and the Royal Family’s alleged comments about their son’s skin color.
The skit later shifted to spoof Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, portrayed as fixated on appearing as a “regular guy” while Harry and Meghan focused on each other. The Duke and Duchess, along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, returned to the U.K. from the United States and are expected to live privately outside London.
The couple’s children have started school in Britain, with no official reason given for their relocation.