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Playtime atMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s house!
James Corden, who recentlyannouncedhe’s departingThe Late Late Shownext year, is opening up about his friendship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, including getting their kids together for a play date.
“I have”, he toldThe Sunwhen asked if he’s visited Harry and Meghan at their Montecito home. “It was more a sort of play date scenario [with the kids]. Then we went out for dinner after, it was lovely. Obviously, I’m not telling you anymore. Obviously.”
Julia Carey and James Corden at Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding.Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Corden added that his personal experience with Meghan, 40, andPrince Harry, 37, has been “nothing but positive.”
“Look, I’m a huge fan of both of them,” he said. “Obviously, I know Harry better than I know Meghan but I think it’s really hard to judge or be judgmental.”
“I think he is a devoted and loving husband and father and I think what they have done [in turning away from royal life] is incredibly brave, and I’ll always be in their corner,” he continued.
Corden, who was a guest at Meghan andPrince Harry’s May 2018 royal wedding, also recalled making a joke at the reception at the expense of fellow wedding guest George Clooney.
“Afterwards though, [at the evening reception], I did make a joke, dressed up as Henry VIII, and told everyone: ‘George Clooney’s here, so congratulations on your new Nespresso machine, guys!’ " he said.
Cordenmemorably introduced Harry to Californiain a segment forThe Late Late Showthat aired in Feb. 2021, where they drove around Hollywood on a double-decker bus.
After sharing tea on the open-topped bus (with the trolley almost taking a tumble en route), they stopped off at the original home used inThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In keeping with Corden’s usualCarpool Karaoke-style skits, he asked Harry if he recalled the rap. He did — and even pulled off a brief version.
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Prince Harry, James Corden.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Corden then played real estate agent, urging Harry to make an offer on the place after the prince had nipped in for a bathroom break. FaceTiming Meghan, who called Harry ‘Haz’ in the call, Corden asked if she wants to move again.
“You’d be the fresh Princess of Bel-Air!” Corden urged her.
She responded, “I think we’ve done enough moving.”
A source previously told PEOPLE that Harry and Corden “have been friends for years and had a great time. A lot of joking around and laughter.”
source: people.com
