Prince Harry is mocking at the drama of royal life!
On Friday, December 5, the Duke of Sussex delivered a heartfelt a speech at the British-American Business Council’s 65th Annual Christmas Luncheon in Santa Monica, California.
While speaking, the father of two took a playful jab at the drama involved in growing up as a royal.
“People sometimes ask if growing up with the royal family was a bit like [show creator] Julian’s [Fellowes] Downton Abbey,” Harry – who was a distinguished guest and speaker at the event – said.
He further added, “Yeah, but only one of those worlds is filled with drama, intrigue, elaborate dinners [and] marriages to Americans — and the other is a TV show.”
While much of the speech was lighthearted, Harry also shared thoughtful reflections on his life in the U.S. as a British citizen. “For me, being British isn’t about where you physically stand, but what you stand for,” he said.
The 41-year-old duke also shared that his feelings on celebrating Fourth of July – the Independence Day of the United States.
“It’s a new world to me, celebrating independence from Britain, and more specifically, independence from my great, great, great, great, great, great-grandfather,” he added.
Prince Harry’s speech comes just few days after his surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.