That’s the tone circulating among political commentators after Prince Harry once again made Donald Trump the butt of a joke — this time at the British American Business Council’s Christmas luncheon in Santa Monica. According to people present, Harry’s remarks about U.S. immigration policies drew more than laughter; they reignited a political tension that some observers believe could backfire spectacularly.

During the speech, Harry quipped that anyone hoping to attend the 2026 World Cup would need to “behave, get through customs, and past ICE,” a line that reportedly landed well with the crowd. But timing, as critics note, is everything. The joke came just days after Harry’s appearance on The Late Show, where he implied that America had “elected a king” — a dig widely interpreted as yet another swipe at Trump. Audience boos made headlines; political commentators called the moment “unusually reckless.”

Prince Harry has cracked another joke at Donald Trump’s expense in public at the British American Business Council (BABC) Christmas lunch on Friday (pictured)

Now, according to several U.S. political insiders quoted in media circles, Trump’s camp is “well aware” of Harry’s latest remarks. One source suggested that Trump “won’t forget the mockery,” adding that the former president is said to be “far less patient with celebrity critics who rely on U.S. immigration systems while openly mocking them.” Another insider speculated that Trump’s advisers “may look for opportunities to remind the Sussexes that America is not a guaranteed safe haven.”

These suggestions remain unverified, yet they fuel a narrative growing larger each week: that Harry’s public jabs at Trump could carry consequences. Some experts argue that this tension arrives at the worst possible time for the Sussexes, who are reportedly dealing with financial setbacks, declining media influence, and diminishing public sympathy in the U.S. “This is not the moment to provoke a political giant,” one commentator said. “Especially when you’re living in the country whose policies you’re joking about.”

The Duke of Sussex has received mixed reviews for his Colbert appearance

Observers also point out the irony: Harry, who now resides in California under an immigration status that remains the subject of media scrutiny, continues to take aim at U.S. immigration enforcement. “It’s a bold move,” another critic offered dryly, “for someone who needs the system more than the system needs him.”

According to British royal sources, even members of the Royal Family are “exhausted” by Harry’s pattern of public provocations. These insiders claim that King Charles and Prince William “no longer attempt to intervene,” believing that Harry will do as he chooses. Some analysts believe this family disengagement may be part of why Harry appears increasingly dependent on U.S. media platforms — and increasingly vulnerable to political backlash.

The US President called Meghan ‘terrible’ in comments where he dismissed calls for Harry’s deportation amid controversy over his visa because ‘he’s got enough problems with his wife’

Meanwhile, rumor networks in Los Angeles suggest that Trump — who previously brushed off calls to deport Harry by joking he had “enough problems with his wife” — may not remain as hands-off if tensions escalate. Several anonymous voices claim that Trump’s team is preparing “a strategic, lawful response” should Harry’s comments continue. What that response might be remains speculative, but the whisper campaign has already ignited intense curiosity.

“Whatever Trump’s thinking,” one Hollywood insider said, “it probably won’t involve a Christmas card.”

Prince Harry was booed by Stephen Colbert’s Late Show audience after claiming America ‘elected a king’ in Donald Trump before criticising CBS for settling a lawsuit with the president in a shock TV sketch ahead of Christmas on Wednesday night

Some observers go further, claiming that the Sussexes’ American future is becoming increasingly uncertain. Financial analysts point to the couple’s inconsistent media output and mixed audience reception. Others reference growing public fatigue with celebrity activism. The possibility — still unconfirmed — that a shift in political climate could affect the couple’s long-term residency has become a topic of discussion among commentators who track cultural and political influence.

Adding to the drama, Meghan Markle’s own recent controversies — from zero-star reviews of her Netflix specials to disputes surrounding her father’s health crisis — have intensified scrutiny on the Sussex brand. Critics argue that the couple has lost narrative control, creating an environment where even small missteps are magnified. Harry’s latest Trump joke, some say, is an example.

Whether any of these rumors hold weight remains unclear. But one thing is certain: Harry’s attempts at humor have placed him in the center of a political storm he may not be prepared for. And as one commentator wryly concluded, “If this is a game between Harry and Trump, only one of them has the power to change someone’s immigration file — and it isn’t Harry.”