President Donald Trump declared he is “happy” that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have temporarily left the United States, calling the couple “not a fan.”
Royal Exit and Financial Backing
Harry and Meghan were granted a Cotswold mansion by British hedge‑fund manager Ian Wace, a longtime acquaintance of Prince William and Harry, allowing them to retain property in the UK without selling their Montecito home or Portuguese villa.
The couple previously occupied Frogmore Cottage, a royal residence gifted by Queen Elizabeth II, but surrendered it after stepping back from senior duties, a move that would have provided them with housing and income had they remained in the institution.
Trump’s Comments
During an Oval Office briefing, Trump told a British reporter that he “was not a fan” of Harry and Meghan and expressed pleasure that they returned to the United Kingdom.
“I thought they treated the royal family with great disrespect,” Trump said. “I didn’t like it. I didn’t like the way she acted.”
He added that he maintains a “very good relationship” with Queen Elizabeth II and “a really good relationship” with King Charles, describing the monarch as a “great guy.”
Implications for the Sussexes
Royal sources say the pair are unlikely to be readmitted into the family, given their public criticism and the Oprah interview that strained relations.
Harry and Meghan recently visited King Charles at Highgrove while staying at Wace’s estate, a visit that may mark their final joint appearance with the royal family before Charles’s health concerns.
Analysts predict the Sussexes will sell their Montecito property within the next year and that Meghan will launch lifestyle‑brand content from a Cotswolds residence.
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