John Oliver pokes fun at Prince Philip’s ‘checkered moral history’

Prince Philip’s “checkered moral history” became a subject of ridicule by British comedian John Oliver who appeared a little confused about the news of his passing. 

In an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Oliver said it is difficult to know how to feel when someone with a problematic past as the Duke of Edinburgh passes away.

"It's difficult when a 99-year-old with such a checkered moral history leaves us. It's hard to know exactly how to feel or, indeed, whether to actually articulate how you actually do,” said Oliver when asked about the royal’s death by Meyers.

The talk show host also made a remark about Philip being cousins with his wife Queen Elizabeth II, saying: "They were very close. They were. And I don't think it was just restricted to them. I believe that family is familiar with one another."

Speaking about the reactions that came following his death, Oliver said: "It feels like at that point, all bets are off. Then the people who were biting their tongue go, ‘[expletive] you. Here's what he was like."