Trump on Harry and Meghan: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain has opened a new chapter for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but it has also revived old questions about their troubled relationship with the Royal Family. Just days after the couple returned to the UK with their children following about six years in the United States, US President Donald Trump offered a blunt reaction from the Oval Office, saying he was pleased they had left America while making clear that he has never been a supporter of the couple.
Trump used the moment to contrast his own relationship with the British monarchy with his view of Harry and Meghan. He praised the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III while accusing the Sussexes of treating the Royal Family with “great disrespect.” He also said he would not have welcomed them back if he had been in the position of the Royal Family.
Trump on Harry and Meghan: Trump Welcomes Harry and Meghan’s Return to Britain
Trump spoke to reporters at the Oval Office on Wednesday when he was asked about Harry and Meghan’s move from California back to Britain.
The US president immediately made his position clear.
“I’m happy about it. No, I was not a fan,” Trump said.
The remark came roughly a week after Harry and Meghan arrived back in Britain with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Their return followed years of living in California after they stepped away from their roles as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020.
The couple is expected to remain in Britain for an extended period, although they are not returning to official royal duties. They plan to live privately rather than resume life as working members of the monarchy.
Donald Trump Latest News: Trump Draws a Sharp Contrast With His Royal Connections
Trump’s comments also highlighted the close relationship he says he had with the British Royal Family.
The president recalled his meetings with Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, saying he had known Charles for many years, including during his time as Prince Charles.
“I had a very good relationship with the Queen. Really good, I got to know her very well. A really good relationship with King Charles,” Trump said.
He also praised the current monarch personally, describing him as a “great, great guy.”
Trump’s admiration for Queen Elizabeth was well known. He had previously spoken about his fascination with the British monarchy and recalled watching her coronation as a child.
That personal connection appeared to shape his response when reporters asked about Harry and Meghan.
Trump on Harry and Meghan: Trump Accuses Harry and Meghan of Disrespecting the Royals
Trump then turned his attention to the Sussexes’ relationship with the monarchy.
He said he believed Harry and Meghan had treated the Royal Family badly after leaving their royal roles and moving to the United States.
“I thought they treated the Royal Family with great disrespect.”
Trump also singled out Meghan when discussing the couple’s treatment of senior members of the monarchy.
“I didn’t like it. I didn’t like the way she acted. I thought she was terribly disrespectful to the Queen, to King Charles,” Trump said.
His comments add another high-profile political voice to the long-running debate surrounding Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal life and their subsequent public statements about the monarchy.
Donald Trump Latest News: Trump Says He Would Not Have Taken Them Back
Trump went further when asked whether he believed the Royal Family should accept Harry and Meghan’s return.
Rather than welcoming their decision, he said he would have made a different choice if he had been in the Royal Family’s position.
“I don’t know; maybe I’m different. I wouldn’t have taken them back. If I were the Royal Family, I would not have taken them back,” he said.
The comments underline how strongly Trump continues to view the dispute between the Sussexes and the monarchy.
Harry and Meghan have not returned as working royals. Their move is instead being viewed as a personal and family decision that could allow them to spend more time in Britain while continuing their independent careers and charitable work.
Prince Harry and Meghan News: Why Harry and Meghan Returned to Britain?
Harry and Meghan left Britain in 2020 after stepping back from their royal duties and moved to California.
Their decision to return now represents a major change from the life they built in the United States.
The couple has maintained business and charitable interests in America, including media projects and other ventures. However, their return will give their children a closer connection to Britain and the Royal Family.
According to AP reporting, Archie and Lilibet have been enrolled in British schools and are expected to begin classes in September. The family plans to live in a private residence rather than a royal property.
The move does not mean Harry and Meghan are becoming working members of the monarchy again.
Prince Harry and Meghan Latest News: Harry and Meghan Will Remain Private Citizens
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Sussexes’ return has been whether they could eventually regain an official role within the Royal Family.
Current reports indicate that this is not the plan.
Harry and Meghan stepped away from their working royal roles in 2020 and later became financially independent. They are expected to continue their private careers and charitable activities while living in Britain.
The couple will also maintain ties to the United States, including their home in Montecito, California. Their return to Britain therefore does not necessarily represent a complete break from their American life.
This distinction is important because the Sussexes’ current situation is very different from a formal return to royal duties.
Harry and Meghan Returned to UK: Harry’s Relationship With King Charles Remains Important
The return has also renewed attention on Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles III.
Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family has been strained for years, particularly following his public interviews, the release of his memoir “Spare” and his and Meghan’s comments about their experiences inside the monarchy.
At the same time, there have been signs of an effort to improve relations between Harry and his father.
AP reported that Harry and Meghan had met Charles and Queen Camilla during a family visit earlier this year. Harry has also expressed a desire for reconciliation, particularly so that his children can have a stronger relationship with their grandfather.
Trump on Harry and Meghan: Trump’s Comments Add a New Twist to Sussex Return
Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain was already generating questions about their future, their relationship with the monarchy, their children’s education and their security.
Trump’s comments have added another layer to the story.
Rather than focusing only on the couple’s relocation, the US president used the moment to revisit the dispute between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. His remarks showed that, despite the passage of several years, he continues to view the couple’s departure from royal life and their treatment of senior royals negatively.
At the same time, Trump made it clear that his admiration for Queen Elizabeth and his positive relationship with King Charles remain separate from his opinion of Harry and Meghan.
For the Sussexes, the immediate priority appears to be building a new life in Britain on their own terms — close enough to family to strengthen those ties, but without returning to the formal duties they left behind.
