US President Donald Trump weighed in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relocation back to Britain, declaring that he is happy about it
and stating that he would not have welcomed them back if he were part of the royal family.
US President Donald Trump Reacts to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Move
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump shared his thoughts following the couple’s departure from California after living in the United States for six years. I was not a fan,
Trump told reporters during a question-and-answer session after a press conference with travel executives, according to The Guardian. He accused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of treating the British royal family with great disrespect,
specifically criticizing Meghan Markle’s actions toward the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles.
I didn’t like it. I didn’t like the way she acted. I thought she was terribly disrespectful to the Queen and to King Charles. And I don’t know, maybe I’m different; I wouldn’t have taken them back. Frankly, if I were the royal family, I would not have taken them back,
Trump said, as reported by Indiatimes.
Ties With the British Monarchy and Past Criticism
Trump contrasted his views on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with his positive relationships with British monarchs. He highlighted his connections to both the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, describing King Charles as a great, great guy
whom he has known for a long time, as noted by Hindustan Times.
Trump’s commentary builds on a history of public tension between him and the couple. Tensions date back prior to Meghan’s marriage into the royal family, when she described Trump as divisive and misogynistic during a 2016 interview, prompting Trump to remark in 2019 that he did not know she was nasty,
according to Newsweek. Trump has also previously criticized the couple over their high-profile departure from royal duties, their interview with Oprah Winfrey, and subsequent media projects.
Details of the Sussex Family’s Relocation to Britain
Prince Harry, 41, and Meghan Markle, 45, initially moved to California in 2020 after stepping back from their official duties as working members of the royal family. Their return to the UK last week with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, marks a significant shift after six years abroad.
According to various reports, the family arrived in Birmingham on a private jet and is planning to stay for an extended period. The children have reportedly enrolled in a British school, while the family stays at a private estate in the Cotswolds owned by business executive Ian Wace, as detailed by Livemint. Despite returning to Britain, the couple remains outside working royal ranks, and Queen Elizabeth II previously rejected any potential half-in, half-out
royal working arrangement. Outstanding questions remain regarding their long-term housing plans and whether British taxpayers will cover their security detail.
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