In a brutally honest segment that has set social media alight, Saturday Night Live didn't hold back in their assessment of Prince Andrew's dramatic fall from grace.
The legendary sketch show's Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che delivered a masterclass in satirical commentary, addressing the Royal Family's decision to strip the Duke of York of his military affiliations and royal patronages.
The Royal Reckoning
The timing couldn't have been more pointed - the sketch aired just days after Buckingham Palace made the unprecedented announcement that Prince Andrew would be losing his prestigious titles and would no longer be known as 'His Royal Highness' in any official capacity.
Che's delivery was characteristically deadpan as he noted: 'Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military titles and will no longer be called His Royal Highness, which is a huge blow to anyone, but especially to a guy whose entire personality is military titles and being called His Royal Highness.'
Epstein Connection Haunts Duke
The segment didn't shy away from addressing the elephant in the room - Andrew's controversial association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Che expertly wove the serious allegations into his comedy, highlighting the ongoing civil sexual assault case against the Queen's second son.
The sketch comes amid growing pressure on the Royal Family to distance themselves from the embattled prince. Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit continues to cast a long shadow over the House of Windsor, with the Palace's recent actions seen as direct damage control.
Public Reaction and Fallout
Viewers took to social media in droves, with many praising SNL for tackling the controversial subject head-on. The segment has been widely shared across platforms, reigniting discussion about the future of the monarchy and accountability within the institution.
As one royal commentator noted: 'When American comedy shows are using your family crisis as material, you know the situation has gone truly global.'
The sketch serves as a stark reminder that beyond the palace walls, the court of public opinion continues to deliver its verdict on the disgraced duke.
