PRINCE Harry angered James Corden so much with a drunken joke that David Beckham had to step in, it has been reported.
The current Duke of Sussex (40) has been friends with TV presenter Corden for ten years.
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James Corden, pictured in December 2024, is said to be distraughtCredit: BackGrid
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Prince Harry pictured leaving the Arts Club in Mayfair in 2011. Credit: Flynet Pictures
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He was joined by A-list friends including former footballer David Beckham Credit: Flynet Pictures
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Harry appeared on The Late Late Show after leaving the royal family. Credits: Ruckas
But their close friendship, previously dubbed “Royal Love”, got off to a very shaky start.
Harry had a “boy’s pre-Christmas party” at the Arts Club in Mayfair in 2011, the Daily Mail reports.
He was joined by A-list friends including former footballer David Beckham and producer Ben Winston.
Corden, 46, starred in One Man, Two Guvnors in the West End and went to the party as soon as he came off stage.
But upon arrival, a tipsy Harry reportedly joked about the Gavin and Stacey star’s appearance.
Corden was reportedly “absolutely furious” after the comments, which the newspaper chose not to reveal.
A source said: “It was a blast when he arrived. He was a much-loved part of the group and there were hugs and giggles.
“The group was quite large. There were some of Harry’s friends, some of James’ friends and some of David’s gang and they were all mixed up.
“That’s when it all started, James was furious. It quickly became apparent that Harry had told a joke and James definitely didn’t find it funny.”
But Beckham (49) then acted as a peacemaker and “talked to both sides and assured Corden that the cruel comment meant no harm”.
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The pair struck up and have maintained a close friendship over the years ever since.
James joined a star-studded crowd at Harry’s lavish Windsor Castle wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018.
The men are so close that the celebrity even played emcee at the couple’s reception later that day.
During a private reception with friends and family at Frogmore House, James provided some comic relief by pacing “in the middle of the tent dressed as Henry VIII”.
Prince Harry appeared on The Late Late Show after leaving the royal family and moving to LA.
They had a wide-ranging conversation about the press, serving the public, being royal – and Harry even performed a short tail.
The pals were snapped chatting on an open-air double-decker bus as they toured LA while enjoying a British-style afternoon tea.
The Sun has approached for comment.
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James Corden was starring in One Man, Two Guvnos at the time Credit: Getty
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Friends Corden and Harry hit the road in Los Angeles Credit: CBS/Ruckas Videograbs
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Corden and his wife Julia pictured arriving at the Sussexes’ wedding in 2018.
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Harry and James had been friends for ten years
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Meghan Markle and Harry are leaving for their private wedding at Frogmore House
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