- Donald Trump expressed his happiness that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the United States, stating, "I'm happy about it. I was not a fan," during a press conference on Wednesday.
- Trump criticized the couple's treatment of the royal family, saying, "I thought they treated the royal family with great disrespect."
- Trump stated that if he were part of the royal family, he would not have welcomed Harry and Meghan back, saying, "I would not have taken them back."
- Harry and Meghan moved to the US in 2020 after stepping back from their royal duties, living in Montecito, California for about six years.
- The couple recently returned to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, amid speculation about their future plans.
Former President Donald Trump voiced his approval of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to Britain, stating, "I was not a fan" and criticizing their past actions towards the royal family. He remarked, "I thought they treated the royal family with great disrespect", specifically targeting Meghan's behavior towards the late Queen and King Charles III.12347
The couple's return comes after six years in the United States, where they faced backlash for their criticisms of the monarchy. Trump, who has a longstanding admiration for the royal family, noted, "If I were the royal family, I would not have taken them back". Despite Harry's attempts to mend relations with his father, King Charles, he remains estranged from his brother, Prince William.
As they settle back in the UK, questions linger about their future, including their living arrangements and whether British taxpayers will cover their security costs. A source close to the couple indicated they plan to stay for an extended period, with their children expected to attend school in Britain. Trump emphasized his good relationship with the royal family, stating, "I had a very good relationship with the queen, really good", and expressed hope for Harry and Meghan's future interactions with the monarchy.
The couple's return marks a significant chapter in their lives, as they navigate their roles as private individuals while maintaining ties to the royal family.
“Trump, who admired Queen Elizabeth II as a 'great woman', said he would not have taken the Sussexes back if he were the royal family. The couple, now settling in Britain, remain estranged from Prince William and Catherine, while Harry has mended ties with King Charles.”
The Guardian
