Prince Harry faced a night of unexpected humiliation at the 2024 NFL Honors, hosted by Keegan-Michael Key.
The prince, fresh from a visit to his ailing father King Charles III in the UK, found himself at the receiving end of a comedic onslaught by the renowned comedian and actor.
Reports from The Sun and ABC News revealed that Harry, invited as a guest of honor to the event, became the unwitting subject of Key’s sharp and humorous jabs.
Key, known for his work on Key & Peele and Friends from College, spared no one in his opening monologue, including NFL stars and celebrities, but it was Prince Harry who bore the brunt of his witty remarks.
Welcoming Harry to the stage, Key humorously expressed surprise at the prince’s presence, joking about the bridges Harry had allegedly burned, likening it to the London Fire of 1666, and teasing about his ability to enter the US despite having irked more Americans than the Boston Tea Party.
The focus then shifted to Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle, with Key playfully praising Meghan’s acting prowess, particularly citing her role in the popular legal drama Suits.
Key cheekily commended Meghan’s media endeavors, including her podcast with Harry, where, in his jest, they talk about “nothing” for hours and rake in millions.
Transitioning to Harry’s media ventures with major platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and Apple TV, Key candidly shared his mixed reactions, from curiosity to boredom and confusion, about the content produced by the prince.
Wrapping up his monologue, Key extended well wishes to Harry for his future endeavors while also humorously extending good wishes to the UK for their new monarchs and the NFL for their upcoming season and Super Bowl.
In a self-referential nod, Key amusingly expressed hopes for his own success in terms of ratings and reviews, adding a touch of light-heartedness to an evening that left Prince Harry unexpectedly at the center of comedic attention.