In a star-studded event at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on June 18th, 2024, celebrities gathered to leave their mark, literally, as they imprinted their hands and feet in the famous courtyard. Among them were revered actors, directors, and musicians, but the night’s most memorable moment came courtesy of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who took center stage to deliver a scathing critique aimed squarely at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The royal couple had been invited to participate in the ceremony, ostensibly to celebrate their contributions to charity and their acclaimed Netflix docuseries. However, Kimmel seized the opportunity to highlight what he described as the couple’s hypocritical behavior and contradictions.

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, we celebrate the incredible careers and legacies of some of Hollywood’s biggest names,” Kimmel began, setting the tone for what would become an epic roasting session. “We have legends like Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth, and of course, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”

While the audience initially responded with polite applause, Kimmel wasted no time diving into his critique. “Hold on, hold on,” he interrupted, “before we get too excited, let’s have an honest conversation about these two and their unbelievable ability to have their cake and eat it too.”

Kimmel proceeded to dissect the couple’s public persona, lambasting them for enjoying the luxuries and privileges of Hollywood while simultaneously lamenting their lack of privacy and media scrutiny. “These two really are something else, aren’t they?” Kimmel quipped to laughter from the audience. “One minute they’re living it up in their multi-million dollar mansion, jetting around on private planes, and making lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify. The next minute, they’re giving tearful interviews about the hardships of royal life and how harsh the media is.”

The late-night host didn’t stop there, pointing out what he perceived as their environmental hypocrisy. “You lecture the rest of us about our carbon footprints, but how many times have you flown privately this year?” Kimmel asked rhetorically. “And let’s not forget your beautiful $14 million mansion – very eco-friendly, I’m sure.”

He continued with a critique of their desire for privacy, contrasting it with their very public airing of grievances on global platforms. “Most normal people, if they wanted privacy, wouldn’t go on Oprah and spill all their family drama to the entire world,” Kimmel remarked, eliciting more laughter and applause. “But hey, at least it got you that sweet Netflix deal, right?”

Kimmel concluded his roast by addressing the couple directly as they prepared to imprint their hands and feet in the famous cement. “I hope you two take a moment up there to reflect on how incredibly fortunate and privileged you are,” Kimmel remarked pointedly. “Because the rest of us don’t get to just up and leave our families and countries whenever the going gets tough.”

As Prince Harry and Meghan approached the cement, the crowd’s reaction was mixed – cheers mingled with boos, reflecting the public’s complex sentiments toward the royal couple. Kimmel’s brutally honest critique left the Sussexes visibly affected, their expressions betraying a mix of embarrassment and resentment.

In the end, their Hollywood moment, immortalized in the TCL Chinese Theater courtyard, was undeniably bittersweet – a stark reminder that in the court of public opinion, even royals can’t always have their cake and eat it too.