A recent sketch on SNL UK humorously portrayed Princess Diana as an AI assistant named D.I.A.N.A., working for King Charles. The sketch, set at the King’s official residence, featured the monarch (played by Larry Dean) meeting with two tech executives to discuss the risks of artificial intelligence. During the meeting, the royal unveiled his AI assistant, played by Jack Shep, who was depicted with a coiffed blonde bob and a black "revenge dress." The sketch mocked King Charles’s reported comments that Diana would be "forgotten soon enough" and also referenced Earl Spencer’s recent claims about the late princess. Buckingham Palace responded to these remarks by acknowledging that grief can affect judgment and memory in ways that are not always understood by others. The sketch also included a character based on singer Ed Sheeran, played by Annabel Marlow, who wore a ginger wig, fake tattoos, and used a loop pedal. Sheeran’s character claimed to be "sitting on the fence," avoiding alienating either human or robot fans. This reference tied into recent controversy over Sheeran’s decision to drop rapper Macklemore as an opening act, following the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments. Marlow’s character performed a song that referenced both sides of a conflict, adding to the sketch’s satirical tone. Following the SNL UK episode, Ed Sheeran performed at a concert in Philadelphia. During the event, he issued a tearful apology to his fans, acknowledging the difficult choices he had made regarding Macklemore. Sheeran expressed his feelings about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, stating he could no longer remain silent about the situation. He conveyed deep sorrow over the devastation and loss of civilian lives, especially children, in both regions. The sketch and Sheeran’s subsequent apology highlighted the tensions surrounding public figures’ roles in political and social issues. While SNL UK used humor to explore these themes, Sheeran’s live performance underscored the emotional weight of such decisions, showing the personal and public challenges faced by celebrities in times of global conflict.