Prince Harry personally came up with the idea to appear on a comedy podcast hosted by a former England rugby player during his recent trip to the United Kingdom. Behind-the-scenes footage from the episode’s preparation gives unprecedented insight into how the high-profile interview came together and the casual tone the king adopted for the special recording.According to a video titled ‘We Invited Prince Harry. He Actually Turned Up,’ the podcast hosts prepare for a special edition ahead of the upcoming Invictus Games. The duo, consisting of rugby player Joe Marler and comedian Jake Bhardwaj, are preparing to film ‘Joe Marler Will See You Now’, described as their hit comedy show.During the behind-the-scenes footage, Bhardwaj introduced the setup by announcing that they were a year away from the Invictus Games and were preparing to speak to someone “very special”. Marler, visibly stunned, admitted he felt like he couldn’t say the guest’s name out loud, calling the situation “bonkers.”When Bhardwaj quips that the royal visitor “isn’t Voldemort” and doesn’t just appear out of nowhere, Marler finally informs the visitor. “This is Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex. The duke of my county.”
The royal joked about her hair color and embraced the lighter form of the show during the interview. Image credit (Instagram)
The bombshell revelation about Prince Harry’s involvementAs the two hosts brainstorm interview topics, the tone remains irreverent. Marler suggests asking the duke challenging questions without holding back. It was at this point that Bhardwaj dropped an important revelation about how the episode came together.“I don’t think we should change anything we do on the podcast, because he was the one who came up with the idea,” Bhardwaj said, explaining that Duke personally asked to be on the show. Marler immediately echoed the sentiment, indicating that they needed to keep up the usual chaotic nature of the show as Harry himself began to appear.
Prince Harry’s participation in the podcast
When the royal sat in the studio, the conversation immediately took on a humorous tone. The Duke of Sussex took part in the show’s usual intake questionnaire, where he shocked the hosts by revealing his full formal name. “Henry Charles Albert David,” along with his title and an unexpected nickname. “Jakey.”
The Duke combines humor and heartfelt discussion while supporting the upcoming Invictus Games in a comedy podcast. Image credit (Instagram)
The heavy banter continued when Marler asked Prince Harry what people always got wrong about him. “That I am not weak,” returned the prince with characteristic humor. When a surprised Marler asked if the people were mistaken, the duke replied, “Yes.That statement provoked laughter from the production crew, causing the duke to joke about the experiences of his school years. “I need therapy after this,” he laughs, indicating his willingness to engage in self-deprecation throughout the recording.
A serious discussion with: JJ Chalmers
The episode also delves into more important ground as the duke is joined by his close friend and former Invictus competitor JJ Chalmers. The pair discussed trauma, grief, and the role Prince Harry’s children play in keeping him going, shifting the tone from comedy to more meaningful conversation.The special episode is wrapped in a delightful note, combining humor with sentimentality through a cultural quiz and a singa with a little nostalgia. Starting his own podcast confirms the Duke’s commitment to support the Invictus Games and meet audiences in unconventional spaces outside the traditional royal platform.
