Prince Harry has delivered one of the most relaxed and unexpectedly funny moments of his recent UK visit after appearing on Joe Marlerâs podcast and joking openly about his hair loss, grooming routine and famous auburn locks.
The Duke of Sussex joined the former England rugby star on Joe Marler Will See You Now, where he answered a series of playful intake questions and leaned fully into a lighter, more self-deprecating side of his personality. The conversation is believed to have been filmed during Harryâs five-day trip to Britain, a visit that also included Invictus Games duties, charity engagements and a private family reunion with King Charles at Highgrove.
Rather than keeping the conversation strictly formal, Harry laughed along with Marler and his co-host as the pair moved quickly from serious topics to everyday habits. When asked about his grooming routine, the Duke gave an earthy reply before explaining that he trims his beard every five or six days. He then turned the joke on himself, gesturing toward his head and admitting that there was not much going on âon topâ.
The Duke showed a relaxed and candid side of himself during a recent podcast appearance (Image: JOE MARLER WILL SEE YOU NOW PODCAST/SPOTIFY)
Harry said he still gets haircuts, but joked that he tries not to look too closely at what is happening above his forehead. The comment came only days after he had made another light-hearted reference to losing his hair during an Invictus Games event in Birmingham, where he joked that some of the people involved since the early days of the Games had âlost our hairâ over the years.
The podcast also gave Harry the chance to revisit another long-running joke: the colour of his hair. Asked what people often get wrong about him, he deadpanned that people describe him as ginger, when in fact he sees the colour as more âsunset auburnâ. The room erupted with laughter, but Harry kept the bit going, joking about being called âgingeâ and recalling that he was teased at school with the nickname âcarrot topâ.
Prince Harry joked about his hair loss on Joe Marler’s podcast(Image: @WillSeeYouNowShow)
The exchange quickly became a talking point among royal watchers because it showed a looser, more humorous version of the Duke than the public often sees. In recent years, Harryâs interviews have frequently focused on grief, family tensions, mental health, security rows and his departure from royal life. This appearance, by contrast, mixed banter with personal honesty and allowed him to laugh at himself.
The Duke burst out laughing during the candid chat (Image: JOE MARLER WILL SEE YOU NOW PODCAST/SPOTIFY)
That contrast helped the clip spread quickly online, with fans praising Harryâs dry humour and easy chemistry with Marler. Some viewers described the Duke as quick-witted and cheeky, while others said they enjoyed seeing him in a setting that felt less scripted and more natural.
The timing of the podcast appearance also added interest. Harryâs UK trip had already generated headlines after his Invictus commitments, a High Court setback and the private Highgrove meeting involving Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Against that heavier backdrop, the podcast offered a surprisingly playful final note.
Whether discussing his beard, joking about his thinning hair or reframing his famous royal redhead image as âsunset auburnâ, Harry appeared comfortable, candid and willing to make himself the punchline. For supporters, it was a reminder that beneath the constant royal drama, the Duke can still command attention with humour, warmth and a sharp sense of timing.
