SNL UK mocks King Charles and Ed Sheeran in satirical sketches

Saturday Night Live UK aired a satirical sketch mocking recent headlines involving King Charles III, Princess Diana, and singer Ed Sheeran. The opening segment featured an artificial intelligence robot of Princess Diana that tech executives lose control of, prompting King Charles to declare a war between humans and robots.

The sketch also parodied Ed Sheeran, portraying him as a figure attempting to avoid taking sides in conflicts to avoid alienating fans. This satire follows recent controversies surrounding Sheeran, including the removal of Macklemore from his tour lineup following comments regarding Gaza, and Sheeran’s own recent emotional statements regarding his career.

Additionally, the program referenced claims made by Earl Spencer regarding the late Princess Diana, which the monarchy had previously addressed by noting how grief can affect memory and judgment.