Trump says Harry and Meghan showed the royals disrespect before their UK return
President Donald Trump expressed pleasure at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the United States, accusing them of disrespecting the royal family.
During a press encounter in the Oval Office, Donald Trump said he was "happy" about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to return to the United Kingdom, arguing they had shown the royal family great disrespect. He highlighted his past rapport with the queen and a long acquaintance with King Charles III, calling the king a "great, great guy." Trump asserted that, in the royal family's shoes, they would not have taken the couple back.
The Sussexes landed at Birmingham International Airport and intend to live in a private residence outside London, maintaining their home in California as well. Their children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, are enrolled in British schools and will start classes in September. The move does not signal a resumption of official royal duties.
Why it matters
Trump's comments reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. political sphere and the British monarchy, influencing public perception of both.
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