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Trump Says He Wouldn’t Take Harry Back

9/3/2026

Summary

Trump Condemns Royals

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was happy Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the United States.
Donald Trump told reporters he was not a fan of the couple.
Donald Trump claimed Meghan Markle treated the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles terribly disrespectfully.
Donald Trump said that if he were the royal family, he would not have taken them back.

Summary

Harry & Meghan Relocate

Harry and Meghan keep their California home while building a private residence outside London.
Their children Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) began attending British schools this autumn.
They remain non-working royals with no half-in, half-out role approved by the late Queen.
The move does not involve a return to official royal duties, palace sources say.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation, sparking a media storm that reshaped the British monarchy’s public image. The BBC’s Panorama broadcast reached 23 million viewers, while the Daily Mail’s coverage surged by 40 percent, underscoring unprecedented public appetite. Today, Donald Trump’s criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan mirrors the 1992 backlash, as the couple’s transatlantic moves provoke U.S. political commentary and British press scrutiny. The episode reinforces the monarchy’s ongoing struggle to balance private autonomy with public expectation, prompting future reforms of royal duties and media relations.

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Trump Condemns Royals

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was happy Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the United States.
Donald Trump told reporters he was not a fan of the couple.
Donald Trump claimed Meghan Markle treated the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles terribly disrespectfully.
Donald Trump said that if he were the royal family, he would not have taken them back.

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