Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain has drawn a response from U.S. President Donald Trump, adding a political angle to one of the biggest royal stories of the year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently relocated from California to the U.K. with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, for an extended stay. According to People Magazine, Trump said he was “happy” about the move when asked by reporters on Sept. 2. He also made clear that his view of the couple, especially Meghan, has not changed.
Donald Trump Says He Was “Not a Fan”
Speaking to reporters, Trump linked his criticism of the Sussexes to their relationship with the royal family. “I was not a fan,” said Trump according to People Magazine. He went on to praise his past ties with Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, while arguing that Harry and Meghan had shown disrespect to the monarchy. Trump also said he would not have welcomed them back if the decision had been his. His comments quickly put the couple’s relocation at the center of another public debate involving both politics and the British royal family.
King Charles Keeps the Move Private
The move does not signal a return to official royal duties for Harry and Meghan. The family has reportedly set up a private, non-royal home base in Britain while keeping their California home and Portugal vacation property. Archie and Lilibet are due to begin school in Britain this month, making the relocation more than a short visit. King Charles was said to have been informed of the plans in advance and is understood to welcome more time with his son’s family, but only in a personal and private setting.
Trump Revives Earlier Criticism of Meghan
Trump’s latest remarks fit a pattern that stretches back years. He has repeatedly criticized Meghan in public, including in 2019 when he referred to her as “nasty” before later disputing that characterization. The tension has never fully faded. Meghan had earlier described Trump during the 2016 campaign as “misogynistic” and “divisive,” and that exchange helped shape the public friction between them. His latest comments suggest the couple’s move has reopened old arguments, even as they try to build a quieter life in Britain outside the structure of working royal roles.
Prince Harry’s Ukraine Speech Added Tension
The friction between Trump and Harry also intensified earlier this year after the prince spoke in Ukraine and called for stronger American leadership. As reported by People Magazine, Harry said, “This is a moment for American leadership.” Trump later responded with a dismissive line about the duke and Meghan before insisting Harry did not speak for Britain. That exchange added to the backdrop now surrounding the family’s relocation. While the Sussexes are settling into a new chapter in Britain, outside voices continue to shape how their return is discussed on both sides of the Atlantic.
