Prince Andrew, formerly known as the Duke of York, faces renewed public mockery after a striking photograph from his arrest surfaced on American late-night television. The image, capturing him in the back of an unmarked police vehicle, sparked laughter during an episode of Late Night with Seth Myers.

Arrest Details Emerge

Authorities detained the 66-year-old on suspicion of misconduct in public office, holding him for 11 hours on his birthday. The candid shot reveals a wide-eyed, shell-shocked ion as he attempted to avoid photographers.

Comedy Duo Delivers Sharp Commentary

Host Seth Myers welcomed British comedian John Oliver, who enthusiastically praised the photo. Clapping, Oliver declared, “I’m so glad it happened.” As Myers displayed the image, Oliver added, “I think it might be one of the best photos ever taken. I know it’s earlier in the year, but you know towards the end of the year they do photo of the year.”

Oliver compared it to iconic shots like “a frog leaping off a lily pad or an eagle in flight with something in its mouth,” then quipped, “Is it going to be better than that?”

Highlighting Andrew’s red eyes, Oliver credited the Range Rover’s windshield: “They’re doing something with their windshield. That means somehow, you can get cameras to shoot the Windsor family at their worst moments so beautifully. That thousand-yard stare with Dr Evil hands, there’s nothing I don’t love about it.”

Myers likened the ion to “a vampire going back into the coffin,” mimicking it and noting, “It’s not the sort of demeanour of a man who feels like he’s got these charges beat.”

Oliver agreed, stating, “That’s what’s so satisfying about it because I think what’s been so confounding about the Epstein files is seeing people who feel like they’re untouchable, not being touched. And I think seeing someone like that, in that position, is why I love that image so much. I think it’s high art.”

The studio audience applauded as Oliver joked, “I believe someone put this up in the Louvre as well.” Myers responded by showing a museum photo, adding, “They hung it up for 15 minutes before someone noticed.”