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 Targets Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Sharp Remarks During SNL Monologue
Harry Styles delivered a pointed jab at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during his Saturday Night Live monologue, following the former prince’s arrest last month as part of an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Returning to the Spotlight
The 32-year-old singer made a triumphant return to the NBC sketch comedy show after his latest album reached the top of the charts. His performance included reflections on his time away from public attention, which he humorously described as a period of becoming “tremendously boring.”
A Comparison to Public Scandal
Styles contrasted his quiet period with the public fallout Andrew faced, suggesting that his own absence was preferable to the prince’s dramatic downfall. “If that doesn’t do it for you, I also love ecstasy,” he quipped, adding, “As a British man who’s spent much of his life in the spotlight, I can tell you there’s something nice about being boring. It’s better than the alternative.”
“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.”
Andrew’s Legal Troubles
Andrew, who had been linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested last month on charges of public office misconduct. The incident occurred on his 66th birthday, with police taking him into custody from his cottage at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate. He was released after spending approximately 10 hours at Aylsham Police Station.
Queerbaiting and the Royal Scandal
During his routine, Styles also mocked politically correct fans who accused Andrew of “queerbaiting”—a term for subtly hinting at same-sex relationships to appeal to both gay and straight audiences. The pop star addressed the criticism directly, recounting past accusations from 2019 when he hosted the show.
“Back then, people seemed to pay a lot of attention to the clothes I was wearing and some people accused me of something called ‘queerbaiting,’” he said, before dramatically asking, “But did it ever occur to you that maybe you don’t know everything about me, Dad?”
Comedic Climax
The monologue culminated in a flirty segment tied to his new album, Kiss All the Time. Styles jokingly embraced his co-host Ben Marshall, then turned to the camera with a wink: “Now that’s queerbaiting.” The playful moment was followed by a lighthearted exchange with Chloe Fineman, who eagerly jumped onstage but was later seen leaving disappointed.
“Which I don’t actually do. I don’t wanna kiss all the time,” Styles said, seemingly ignoring Fineman’s hopeful reaction.
Shared Humor and Audience Reaction
Later, Sarah Sherman joined the stage as Styles mentioned the merits of a good kiss, only to clarify, “you know, if you’re really good at it and you’re a good person.” The singer then added, “Or if you have a tight little bum,” prompting Marshall to demand, “Where’s my kiss?” Styles responded with a grin: “Come on, Ben, everyone knows there’s nothing little about that thang. You’re hauling a damn wagon back there.”
The audience erupted in laughter as Styles sealed the joke with a passionate kiss, highlighting the blend of satire and whimsy that defined his performance.
