Donald Trump has commented on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocating back to Britain, stating that he is pleased with the development. Speaking with journalists following a Wednesday press conference alongside travel executives, the US president remarked that he was not a supporter of the couple.
He highlighted his strong rapport with both the late Queen Elizabeth II, whom he got to know well, and King Charles III, whom he has known for a significant period. Referring to Charles as a wonderful individual, Trump argued that Harry and Meghan treated the monarchy with substantial disrespect, adding that he personally would not have accepted them back if he were in the royal family's position.
The couple returned to the UK last week, marking six years since their departure for the United States, where they had resided in California since 2020. They have not yet made public statements regarding their long-term plans, though reports indicate they intend to stay for an extended duration while questions linger about their living arrangements.
Trump’s admiration for the British royal family stems from childhood memories of watching Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation alongside his Scottish-born mother, Mary Anne Trump. He praised the late monarch as an exceptional figure who executed her duties flawlessly throughout her reign.
While King Charles is reportedly eager to spend more personal time with the couple, Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, maintain their status as private citizens after stepping down from official duties. Queen Elizabeth II previously rejected any possibility of a partial return, and uncertainty remains regarding whether British taxpayers will fund their security detail following their relocation.