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Trump expresses approval of Harry and Meghan's return to UK, citing disrespect to royal family

Confirmed1 source · Sep 2, 2026

The US president said he was unhappy with how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex treated the royals, though he stated he is pleased they have moved back to Britain.

Trump expresses approval of Harry and Meghan's return to UK, citing disrespect to royal family
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What happened

Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he is "happy" about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent move back to the UK after six years in the United States. Trump stated he was "not a fan" of Harry and Meghan, saying he believed they "treated the royal family with great disrespect." He added that if he were the royal family, he would not have taken them back. Trump cited his personal relationships with Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, describing the late queen as a "great woman" and Charles as a "great, great guy." The couple moved back to Britain last week after living in California since 2020.

Context

The couple gave up their official royal duties and remain private individuals, meaning their return does not restore formal royal status. Questions remain unresolved about whether British taxpayers will fund their security detail. King Charles is reportedly interested in spending personal time with Harry and Meghan, but they have not yet publicly outlined their plans or specified how long they intend to remain in the UK. Trump's longstanding admiration for the royal family traces to childhood memories of Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation.

What's disputed

The couple's long-term intentions remain unclear—sources report they are settling for an "extended period" but their exact duration and residence location are unconfirmed. The security funding question remains unanswered.