SNL UK kicked off its second season this week by taking aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their reported return to the UK. The cold open was set at Balmoral Castle, with the Harry character walking in and announcing,“Daddy, I’m home.”The sketch joked that he’d run through his Netflix fortune, even wondering how long that sixty-million-dollar deal was supposed to last.
The bit also poked at Meghan’s lifestyle branding, and the Camilla character delivered a line about race that’s already drawing backlash online. The episode was hosted by Jeff Goldblum, with CMAT as the musical guest.
Behind the comedy, there’s real news. Harry and Meghan reportedly plan to enroll Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, in a UK prep school, with sources pointing to both finances and a wish to be closer to King Charles. Their five-year Netflix deal ended last September, though they signed a new first-look deal in August. The couple hasn’t commented on the sketch. So what do you think: fair game, or did they cross a line?
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