Prince Harry himself floated the idea of appearing on a comedy show hosted by a former English actor during his recent visit to the United Kingdom. Behind-the-scenes footage of the episode’s preparation provided unprecedented insight into how the high-profile interview came together and the tone the royals adopted for the special shoot.According to the video called ‘We invited Prince Harry. He really turned around,’ the podcast founder was planning a special edition of the upcoming Invictus Games. The duo, made up of rugby player Joe Marler and actor Jake Bhardwaj, were preparing for the film ‘Joe Marler Will See You Now’, which is being described as their sports drama.At the backstage show, Bhardwaj announced their launch by noting that they are a year away from the Attictus Games and planning to talk to someone “very special”. Marler, visibly taken aback, admitted he couldn’t say the guest’s name out loud, calling the experience “interesting”.When Bhardwaj joked that the royal guest “isn’t Voldemort” and wouldn’t just appear anywhere, Marler announced the guest: “It’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Leader of my realm.”
The royal joked about her hair color and embraced the show’s lighthearted look during the interview. Photo credit (Instagram)
A bombshell revelation about Prince Harry’s involvementAs the two directors discussed interview topics, the tone remained irreverent. Marler asked to be asked provocative questions about the governors without restraint. It was at this point that Bhardwaj dropped a big revelation about how the episode went.“I don’t think we should change anything we do on the podcast, because he was the one who had the idea to come on,” Bharwaj said, explaining that Duke personally asked to be on the show. Marler immediately agreed with the idea, pointing out that he should still have some chaos in the show since Harry himself started the scene.
Prince Harry’s participation in the podcast
When the king sat down in the studio, the conversation turned to a humorous tone. The Duke of Sussex took part in the show’s traditional Q&A session, where he surprised the audience by revealing his full name: “Henry Charles Albert David,” along with his title and an unexpected name: “Jakey.”
Duke mixed humor and heartfelt conversation while supporting the upcoming Attictus Games on the comedy podcast. Photo credit (Instagram)
The prank continued as Marler asked Prince Harry what people often get wrong about him. “That I’m not ginger,” replied the prince with a smile. When a surprised Marler asked if people really make that mistake, the prince replied, “Yes.The comment drew laughter from the production team, prompting the senior to jokingly complain about his experiences at school. “I’m going to need some help after this,” he joked, showing his penchant for self-deprecating humor throughout.
The main discussion is JJ Chalmers
The story reached a new level when Duke linked up with his close friend and former Invictus competitor JJ Chalmers. The pair discussed pain, grief, and the role Prince Harry’s children play in calming him down, changing the tone from jokes to meaningful conversations.The special episode was covered with interesting words, including jokes and thoughts through traditional questions and a song with a little bit of emotion. Starting his podcast confirmed the commitment of the Duke to support the Games of Attictus and meet the audience in places not related to the royal tower.