New York, USA—In a lighthearted moment ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, Prince Harry showcased his sense of humor when he appeared in a video with country star Jelly Roll at a tattoo parlor. The video, which quickly gained traction online, reveals Jelly Roll convincing the Duke of Sussex to get a tattoo—and playing a cheeky prank in the process.
A royal visit to East Side Ink
The fun video, shared on Instagram, was filmed at East Side Ink, a well-known tattoo parlor in New York City. The clip shows Prince Harry sitting in a tattoo chair, visibly unsure about the proceedings, as Jelly Roll walks in with a playful demeanor.
“Hey, hey! Tattoos! Speaking of! What’s up! I’m such a fan, dude,” Jelly Roll exclaims, before teasing, “Do you know I could not believe it when they called me and told me Prince Harry wanted to get a tattoo today? This is the coolest thing ever!”
Prince Harry, visibly skeptical but amused, plays along, asking Jelly Roll why he’s wearing gloves. Jelly Roll quips, “We’re giving you a tattoo about the Invictus Games,” and then cheekily suggests, “I’ll play the Invictus Games; you just let me give you your first tattoo.”
The prank unfolds
As the Duke reluctantly agrees, Jelly Roll starts the tattoo on Harry’s neck. Harry quickly interjects, suggesting alternative locations: “I was thinking the lower back or on my ass.” Jelly Roll’s quick wit steals the moment: “Nobody wants to see your ass, Harry!”
Once the tattoo is complete, Harry looks at it in mock horror, exclaiming, “What’s that! Dude, it’s enormous.” Jelly Roll delivers the punchline, responding, “The Invictus Games are enormous.” The tattoo hilariously reads: “I Am Jelly Roll”—a playful twist on the Invictus Games’ iconic “I Am” logo.
A tribute to the Invictus Games
The video serves not only as comic relief but also as a nod to the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry founded in 2014 to support wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans through adaptive sports. The logo, inspired by William Ernest Henley’s famous poem Invictus, embodies the empowering message: “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”
The seventh Invictus Games will take place from February 8 to February 16, 2025, in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. Jelly Roll is set to headline the closing ceremony, bringing his music and humor to the event.
Fans react to Harry’s humorous side
The video has been widely shared, with fans praising Prince Harry’s willingness to let loose and participate in the fun. While the tattoo is clearly temporary, the moment highlights the Duke’s commitment to making the Invictus Games a celebration of resilience and joy.
With Jelly Roll’s playful antics and Prince Harry’s good-natured response, this moment has certainly added a touch of levity to the lead-up to the games.