Sorry Harry, wrong number: Did UK PM Rishi Sunak playfully tease Prince Harry in his Christmas video?

In a recent holiday video shared on X (formerly Twitter), British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left viewers wondering if his playful jests were directed at Prince Harry, who now resides across the pond. Sunak, 43, humorously depicted a solo Christmas at his 10 Downing Street residence, jokingly dismissing a phone call with a quip that sounded eerily like a Prince Harry reference.

The light-hearted video showcased Sunak enjoying solitude, cuddling his cat Larry, creating a bit of a mess, and indulging in the movie "Elf" while roasting marshmallows. However, it was his brief phone conversation that caught the attention of many. With a casual "Harry, you’ve got the wrong number," followed by a groan and hanging up, Sunak's remark triggered amusement and speculation among fans.



While some found the jest highly entertaining and lauded Sunak for spreading holiday cheer, others questioned if the reference was aimed at Prince Harry, who, along with Meghan Markle, relocated from the UK in 2020, distancing themselves from their roles in the royal family. Notably, this video release occurred during a time when Harry and Meghan have been at odds with the royal institution since their move to Montecito, California, three years ago.

Some speculate that Sunak might have been referring to British journalist Harry Cole rather than Prince Harry, considering Cole's previous involvement in leaking the Prime Minister's mobile number earlier in the year. Despite this ambiguity, royal expert Kinsey Schofield shared insights suggesting that Prince Harry might be feeling a sense of loneliness and missing the festive chaos that surrounded his life in England.

Schofield, in an interview with GB News, reflected on Harry's potential feelings, mentioning that he likely misses his family and the lively atmosphere that accompanied Christmases with the Royal Family. This year, Prince Harry and Meghan opted for a private celebration away from the Royal Family, choosing to spend the holiday with their children, Archie and Lili, in the United States for the third consecutive year.

Their absence from the traditional royal Christmas at Sandringham raises questions about Harry's sentiments and potential longing for his past life in England. As fans decipher the nuances of Sunak's holiday video, it sparks discussions around the dynamics within the royal sphere and the choices made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in shaping their new life away from the monarchy.