Trump says he is "happy" Harry and Meghan left US - Reuters

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their return to the United Kingdom after several years residing in the United States, prompting comments from the U.S. president. During a question‑and‑answer session that followed a press conference with travel industry executives, the president said he was “happy about it” and added that he had not been a fan of the couple’s move to the United States.

He also reflected on his personal connections with the British monarchy, stating that he had a “very good relationship with the queen, really good” and that he “got to know her very well.” He said his relationship with King Charles was similarly close, noting that he had known him “as Prince Charles and King Charles” for a long time.

The president further remarked that, “if I were the royal family, I would not have taken them back,” indicating a personal view that the couple’s return was not something he would have supported if he were in the family’s position.

In the same remarks, he praised the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, while also asserting that the duke and duchess had treated the royal family “with great disrespect.” No additional details about the couple’s plans or the reasons for their relocation were provided.

These statements were made publicly on Wednesday, adding a political perspective to the ongoing discussion surrounding the Sussexes’ move and their relationship with the British royal institution.