In a jaw-dropping segment during the latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) aired on May 10, 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — found themselves at the center of a blistering satirical attack that left both the live audience and viewers at home stunned and laughing out loud.

The jab came during the show’s signature “Weekend Update” segment, co-hosted by comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che. As the segment transitioned to a mock headline about a new US-UK trade agreement, Jost announced, “President Trump has revealed a new trade deal with the United Kingdom, finally reopening British markets to American companies.” Then, without missing a beat, he added, “All they asked for in return… was that we keep these two,” as an image of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle flashed across the screen behind him.

The audience erupted with laughter — some shocked, others clearly enjoying the brutal satire. Online, the clip went viral within hours, generating millions of views on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. The hashtags #SNLHarryMeghan and #KeepThem were trending worldwide by midnight.

The moment was particularly brutal because it played off the ongoing tension between the couple and the British royal family — a rift that has deepened since Harry and Meghan’s bombshell Oprah interview in 2021 and their continued media appearances criticizing the institution.

It also didn’t help that the couple had just made headlines again for attending a Beyoncé concert in Los Angeles, where Meghan shared affectionate photos of Harry in a cowboy hat embroidered with the names of their children: Archie, Lili, and the words “My Love.” Some critics online accused the couple of being out of touch, while others praised them for embracing joy amid constant scrutiny.

This latest SNL moment only added fuel to the fire. While fans of the show praised the joke as “fearless” and “comedy gold,” defenders of the Sussexes called it “tasteless” and “bullying.”

What’s clear is that Harry and Meghan remain polarizing figures — adored by supporters for their independence and philanthropy, and mocked by others for what they see as hypocrisy and attention-seeking behavior. This skit may have been just another comedic jab, but its ripple effect is undeniable.

As media analysts point out, the fact that Saturday Night Live continues to target the couple underscores their ongoing relevance in American pop culture — whether as victims, villains, or something in between.