Harry Styles pokes fun at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with scathing joke during his SNL monologue after the disgraced ex-Prince was arrested amid Epstein files probe
Harry Styles pokes fun at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with scathing joke during his SNL monologue after the disgraced ex-Prince was arrested amid Epstein files probe
Harry Styles delivered a sharp critique of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during his Saturday Night Live monologue, following the ex-Prince’s arrest last month. The 32-year-old artist made a comeback as the host of the NBC sketch comedy show following the chart-topping success of his fourth album.
In his opening remarks, Styles acknowledged his extended break from public attention, humorously declaring he’d become ‘tremendously boring.’ He contrasted this with Andrew’s recent public downfall, suggesting his downtime was preferable to the scrutiny faced by the royal.
Andrew has faced intense scrutiny over his association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Last month, the eighth-in-line to the British throne was detained on charges of public office misconduct, linked to accusations of sharing confidential details with Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy. He remained in Aylsham Police Station for approximately ten hours before his release just before 7 p.m.
Styles remarked, ‘I picked up jogging. It’s not particularly thrilling, but since I’m Harry, folks act like it’s fascinating. I don’t jog for attention; it’s all about that runner’s high. Honestly, it’s pretty great.’
At that point, a clip of Andrew being transported in a police vehicle after his arrest played on screen. After being forced out of the Royal Lodge due to his ties to Epstein, Andrew was taken into police custody from his Wood Farm cottage on the Sandringham Estate on his 66th birthday, part of an inquiry into public office misconduct allegations.
There are whispers that the UK government may introduce laws to strip Andrew of his succession rights, as the scandal has already cost him his royal titles. In the same monologue, Styles targeted politically correct fans who had previously labeled him as ‘queerbaiting.’
‘Back then, folks focused a lot on my wardrobe and some even called me out for ‘queerbaiting,’’ he said, mimicking a dramatic outcry, ‘But have you ever considered that you might not know everything about me, Dad?’
Toward the conclusion of his routine, Styles kissed SNL cast member Ben Marshall, then turned to the camera with a wink, quipping, ‘Now that’s queerbaiting.’ The affectionate moment concluded a flirtatious segment about his new solo album, Kiss All the Time — Disco, Occasionally.
He declared his affection for the title, joking, ‘Because what’s better than kissing all the time?’ which led Chloe Fineman to eagerly step onto the stage.
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