During a recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night talk show, the Duke of Sussex decided to forgo the traditional sit-down interview and instead immersed himself in the Halloween experience called “Tonightmares” at the Rockefeller Centre. The televised segment showed the Duke wearing a chest-mounted camera as he nervously navigated through dimly lit spaces, encountering eerie characters and reacting with a mix of screams and expletives. Producers had to censor his colorful language as he leapt in fright at the actors strategically placed throughout the haunted maze.
The Duke of Sussex wrapped up a busy week of public appearances during his trip to the east coast for the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week and Climate Week with an entertaining skit on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In a light-hearted moment, the Duke jokingly mistook a haunted figure for the famous Canadian singer Michael Bublé, adding some humor to the experience. The skit also included a playful moment where the Duke pretended to throw a punch after getting spooked by an actor while posing for a photo with Fallon.
In addition to his comedic appearance, the Duke also made a serious and impactful speech at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, where he passionately called for action to address the dangers that the online world poses for children. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that “Our kids can’t wait,” and expressed concerns about the negative effects of social media, describing it as a “pervasive threat” and warning that people were being used for a “human experiment” rather than enjoying a “human experience.”
Furthermore, the Duke’s Archewell Foundation recently launched the Parents Network, a support scheme designed to help parents of children affected by online harm. This initiative reflects his ongoing commitment to addressing the challenges posed by the digital world.
It’s worth noting that there was also some attention on the Duke’s decision to step back from his royal duties, as revealed in an extract from Boris Johnson’s memoir, Unleashed. According to Johnson, he was asked to give the Duke a “manly pep talk” in an attempt to persuade him not to leave the UK with his wife, the Duchess. This sheds light on the behind-the-scenes discussions and efforts to influence the Duke’s choices regarding his royal role.
It is reported that officials from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street believed that a last-minute intervention in January 2020 could have convinced the Duke to change his mind. Despite their efforts, the Duke left for Canada the next day to be with his wife and son, Archie, which led to a rift with the rest of the Royal family. His recent appearance on a TV show coincides with a US judge ruling that his US visa application should remain private, even though he admitted to taking drugs in his memoir. The Duke is expected to make a brief return to the UK to attend the WellChild annual awards on Monday.
