Former US President Donald Trump has expressed approval of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returning to the United Kingdom after spending six years in the United States. The couple relocated back to Britain last month with their two children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, enrolling them in British schools and reportedly settling in a non-royal residence outside London.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he was “happy” about their departure from the US and criticized the couple, particularly Meghan, for what he described as “terribly disrespectful” behavior toward the late Queen Elizabeth II and current King Charles III. “I didn’t like the way she acted,” Trump remarked, adding he would not have taken them back if he were the monarch.

The move marks a notable shift, as Harry and Meghan ceased to be working members of the British Royal Family six years ago and have not resumed official royal duties since. While there are no plans announced for them to re-engage in formal roles, their return to the UK fuels speculation about potential future involvement.

Trump’s comments continue a pattern of public criticism he has directed at the Sussexes over the years. In 2021, he claimed Harry’s marriage had damaged his relationship with the Royal Family and caused distress to the Queen. The former president also insisted that the couple should cover the costs of their security during their time in the US, rather than relying on government resources. In 2024, Trump declined to take action amid a visa controversy involving Harry’s admission of past recreational drug use, citing personal distractions with his wife.

Previously, a conservative U.S.-based think tank alleged that Harry may have misrepresented his drug history in immigration documents or received preferential treatment, although a judge later dismissed the case, affirming the Duke's right to privacy.

At the time of their departure from California, Meghan and Harry emphasized their desire to return to Britain for their children’s schooling and family ties. Despite Trump’s criticisms, he stated he had “no interest” in attempting to extradite or remove Harry from the US, suggesting the royal already had “enough problems” with Meghan.

The Sussexes’ return to the UK has generated extensive media attention, reflecting ongoing public and political interest in the couple’s complex relationship with both the Royal Family and their roles on the international stage.