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 Jokes About Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor During SNL Monologue After His Arrest

During a recent appearance on SNL, Harry Styles targeted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a pointed remark, following the ex-Prince’s arrest linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The 32-year-old musician, who returned to the NBC sketch comedy show for a second time after his latest album topped the charts, used the platform to reflect on his own hiatus from public life and contrast it with Andrew’s recent scandal.

Styles’ Monologue Highlights Boredom and Public Scrutiny

Styles opened his segment by discussing his absence from the spotlight, joking that he had become “tremendously boring” during his time away. He then humorously compared his low-key period to Andrew’s turbulent public image, quipping:

“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.”

As the monologue progressed, an image of Andrew being transported in a police car after his arrest appeared on screen. The eighth-in-line to the throne was detained on his 66th birthday, accused of misconduct in public office for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy. Though he has consistently denied wrongdoing tied to his friendship with the convicted pedophile, the incident has sparked debates about his royal status and potential removal from the succession.

Queerbaiting and Political Correctness on Display

Styles also took aim at politically correct critics who accused Andrew of “queerbaiting”—a term describing efforts to hint at same-sex relationships to appeal to both gay and straight audiences. The pop star addressed this directly during his performance:

“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, delivering the line with a comically exaggerated tone: “But did it ever occur to you that maybe you don’t know everything about me, Dad?”

With a wink, Styles concluded the segment by referencing his new solo album Kiss All the Time, quipping:

“Now that’s queerbaiting.”

The playful remark led to a flirty moment as Styles leaned into a kiss with co-star Ben Marshall, then turned to the audience and added: “Whatever, come here,” before embracing Marshall for a dramatic lip lock that drew cheers from the crowd.

Behind the Scenes of the Flirty Bit

Styles’ comedic routine culminated in a lighthearted exchange with Marshall, who had been evicted from the Royal Lodge due to his ties to Epstein. After being released from police custody following a 10-hour interrogation, Andrew’s recent actions have left his future in the royal line uncertain. Styles’ act blended humor with the ongoing fallout, using his platform to highlight both personal and political aspects of the controversy.