Trump criticises Sussexes over planned move back to Britain
Donald Trump has spoken publicly for the first time about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to move back to the UK, saying he is "happy about it" while making clear he remains critical of the couple. Trump said he had a "very good relationship" with the late Queen and with King Charles, and accused Harry and Meghan of having treated the royal family with "great disrespect", adding that he would not have "taken them back" had he been in the family's position. His comments matter because they highlight the contrast between his warm rapport with the monarch and his continued disapproval of the Sussexes, adding a political dimension to a story about the couple's return.
Harry and Meghan told King Charles last month that they plan to relocate to Britain with their children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, who are due to start school there this autumn, after flying into the UK on 26 August for what is described as an "extended stay". The family is reportedly considering a home in the Cotswolds and will retain their Montecito residence and Portuguese holiday property. The couple's move follows reported unease with the current US political climate ahead of November's midterm elections, while Trump's friendly ties with the King were underscored in April when he hosted Charles and Queen Camilla at a White House state dinner marking America's 250th anniversary.
In short
- Trump says he's "happy" about Harry and Meghan's UK return
- He accused the couple of disrespecting the late Queen and King Charles
- Family reportedly eyeing a Cotswolds home; keeping Montecito and Portugal properties
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The case for
Supporters of Trump’s criticism could argue that the Sussexes’ public disputes with the royal family caused hurt and that the family was entitled to set boundaries about their return. They may also see his remarks as consistent with his stated respect for the late Queen and King Charles, while welcoming the couple’s move to Britain as a personal and family choice.
The case against
Critics could argue that Harry and Meghan have the right to make their own decisions about where to live and that their children’s schooling and family ties are private matters. They may see Trump’s comments as an unnecessary intervention that risks turning a personal move into a political issue, particularly given his public disapproval of the couple.
Explained simply
Prince Harry is the younger son of King Charles III and was once a working member of the British royal family. He and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States, where they live with their children.
The couple’s plans to spend more time in Britain bring them back into a country where the royal family remains a major public institution. Their relationship with the family has been strained, and their children’s schooling and where the family will live are part of the practical questions around a move.
Donald Trump is the US president and has spoken warmly of his relationship with King Charles, while criticising Harry and Meghan’s conduct towards the royal family. His comments connect the family’s personal plans with his public ties to the British monarch.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Trump breaks silence on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s surprise return to the UK”.