Prince Harry jokes Royal life was like Downton Abbey' - but with more drama

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"Prince Harry has joked that life with the Royal Family was like Downton Abbey - but with more drama than the hit show. Speaking at the British American Business Council's (BABC) LA lunch on Friday, the Duke of Sussex reportedly made a series of quips about the drama and intrigue of his upbringing, as well as wearing kilts and the differences between the UK and the US."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and secures funding through reader donations so reporting remains free and accessible without paywalls. Donations allow journalists to travel, interview opposing perspectives, and investigate topics such as political funding and documentaries about American reproductive rights. The Duke of Sussex joked that life within the Royal Family resembled Downton Abbey, citing drama, intrigue, wearing kilts, and contrasts between the UK and American life. He quipped about Fourth of July festivities as symbolic independence from a distant ancestor while speaking at a Los Angeles event honoring Lord Julian Fellowes.

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