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 delivers sharp critique of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during SNL monologue
After ex-Prince’s arrest linked to Epstein investigation, the singer mockingly contrasts his own quiet life with royal’s public scandal
During a recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Harry Styles humorously targeted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former royal who was detained last month. The 32-year-old musician, who made a return appearance on the NBC show following the chart-topping success of his fourth album, took the opportunity to mock the public’s reaction to the prince’s fall from grace.
Styles began by addressing his own absence from the spotlight, joking that he had become “tremendously boring.” He then contrasted this with Andrew’s recent troubles, suggesting that the prince’s public downfall was more dramatic. “When you’re not in the news, people might think you’re just doing laps around the park,” Styles quipped, “but the alternative? That’s a whole different level of chaos.”
“I took up jogging. There’s nothing interesting about that. But because I’m me, people pretend to find that interesting. I don’t run to be interesting. I do it for the feeling it gives me, that runner’s high. It’s just amazing.”
Styles continued with a playful nod to the ongoing Epstein scandal, referencing Andrew’s connection to the convicted pedophile. The prince, once the eighth-in-line to the throne, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, accused of sharing sensitive information during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Despite denying any wrongdoing, the incident has led to renewed scrutiny of his past associations.
As the monologue unfolded, an image of Andrew being escorted into custody by police appeared on screen, highlighting the moment of his arrest. The former royal had been evicted from Royal Lodge earlier in the year, and his 66th birthday marked his latest detention at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate. After spending around 10 hours at Aylsham Police Station, he was released before 7pm.
The comedian also seized the chance to address politically correct critics who accused him of “queerbaiting.” The term describes a tactic where celebrities hint at same-sex relationships to appeal to both LGBTQ+ and traditional audiences. Styles mockingly remarked, “But did it ever occur to you that maybe you don’t know everything about me, Dad?”
In a final twist, Styles embraced his co-star Ben Marshall and kissed him in front of the audience, then turned to the camera with a wink: “Now that’s queerbaiting.” The moment was part of a flirty segment about his new solo album, Kiss All the Time, which he claimed “loved” for its title, joking, “What’s better than kissing all the time?”
Chloe Fineman, one of the show’s hosts, eagerly rushed onstage at the mention of the album. However, Styles quickly clarified, “I don’t actually do that. I don’t wanna kiss all the time,” leaving Fineman crestfallen. Later, Sarah Sherman joined the stage as Styles remarked, “Sometimes kissing can be great,” only for her to exit with a blush as he added, “you know, if you’re really good at it and you’re a good person.”
When Styles joked about “a tight little bum,” Marshall strolled onstage, prompting the singer to ask, “What are you doing here?” The reply came swiftly: “Well, you said ‘tight little bum,’ so where’s my kiss?” Styles responded, “Come on, Ben, everyone knows there’s nothing little about that thang. You’re hauling a damn wagon back there.”
