SNL UK opened its second season with a cold open that went straight for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, mocking their reported return to the UK and joking that Harry had burned through his Netflix fortune. The sketch, set at Balmoral Castle, also included a racially charged line from Queen Camilla that is already drawing criticism online.
The real story behind the sketch is that Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to relocate to the UK and enroll their children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, in an upscale prep school. Sources point to a mix of financial motives and a desire to be closer to King Charles. Their five-year Netflix deal ended in September 2025, though they signed a new multi-year first-look deal with the streamer in August.
The sketch blends royal family drama, streaming industry economics, and a joke that’s sparking a bigger conversation about what’s fair game in comedy. A rep for the couple did not respond to requests for comment, which leaves plenty of room for the internet to weigh in.
So where do you land? Did SNL UK go too far, or is this just what late-night comedy does? Sound off in the comments.
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