09/04/2026
President Trump did not hold back after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced plans to leave the United States for an extended stay in Britain. Trump said he was pleased by the decision, pointed to what he considered their disrespect toward Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, and made it clear that, if he were in the royal family’s position, he would not have welcomed them back so easily.
For years, the royal family has faced public accusations, interviews, and relentless media drama surrounding Harry and Meghan. While family reconciliation is ultimately a private matter, public trust is another story it has to be earned.
Trump’s message reflects a sentiment many people have expressed: you cannot spend years publicly criticizing an institution, walk away from it, and then expect a warm reception simply because you decide to return. Burning bridges has consequences, even when the bridge leads back to royalty.