# SNL UK mocks King Charles and Ed Sheeran in AI sketch

> AI bot goes rogue as King Charles begs Ed Sheeran for help.
- Title: SNL UK mocks King Charles and Ed Sheeran in AI sketch
- Summary: AI bot goes rogue as King Charles begs Ed Sheeran for help. SNL UK's cold open features an AI version of Princess Diana going rogue, forcing King Charles to…
- Keywords: snl uk, king charles, ed sheeran, ai sketch, princess diana, apocalypse, technology, culture, SNL, mocks, King, Charles
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/entertainment/snl-uk-king-charles-ed-sheeran-ai-sketch
- Author: Sam Haysom
- Published: 2026-09-21T10:39:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: snl uk, king charles, ed sheeran, ai sketch, princess diana, apocalypse, technology, culture
## SNL UK cold open
King Charles appears with an AI version of Princess Diana in SNL UK's latest cold open.
## AI bot goes rogue
An AI bot modeled after Princess Diana goes rogue during the sketch.
## King Charles begs for help
King Charles begs Ed Sheeran for assistance as the apocalypse nears.
## Ed Sheeran's line
Ed Sheeran says he overheard the king and princess diana's conversation about conflicts.

> i couldn't help but overhear your conversation. you see i was just outside, sitting on the fence
## Apocalypse theme
The sketch features a cringe-inducing song about both sides being equally right.
## Weekend update segment
Ed Sheeran also appears roasted in the show's weekend update segment.
## Key takeaway

SNL UK's cold open features an AI version of Princess Diana going rogue, forcing King Charles to beg Ed Sheeran for assistance as the apocalypse approaches.