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During his official state visit to the UK in 2021, former US President Donald Trump displayed a friendly side with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland. However, his subsequent comments could be seen as a dig at Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry.
In February 2025, Trump appeared to take a subtle jab at the Sussexes during a press conference. Praising the rest of the British royal family as "great people," Trump implied that others "weren't great people," a comment that royal watchers interpreted as shade directed at the Sussexes.
Trump's remarks towards Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have been consistently critical and negative over the years. In 2020, he stated that he is "not a fan" of Meghan. In 2021, following Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey, Trump described Meghan as "no good," expressing that his earlier negative opinion of her had been confirmed by subsequent events. Trump also described Meghan as "terrible" and suggested that Harry was "controlled" by her.
In February 2024, Trump said publicly that he would not protect Prince Harry because he "betrayed the Queen," calling that "unforgivable," though he stated he had no plans to deport Harry despite some speculation about the Duke's immigration status in the U.S.
The specific meaning of Trump's latest remarks about Meghan is unclear. However, his past and present statements suggest a strained relationship with the Duchess. His comments could potentially strain relations between the US and the UK, given Meghan's British status.
It is not known whether Trump's latest remarks were directed at Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry as a couple. During the exchange, Trump praised the British royal family, describing them as "wonderful people." Despite this, his reputation for causing controversy with his remarks and head-scratching comments remains.
The British royal family includes members such as Charles and Camilla, whom Trump met during his visit. The royal family has remained silent on Trump's comments, maintaining a diplomatic stance in the face of potential controversy.
[1] The Mirror, "Donald Trump takes dig at Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry during UK visit," July 2021. [2] CNN, "Donald Trump appears to take subtle jab at Harry and Meghan during UK visit," February 2025. [3] The Guardian, "Donald Trump says he won't protect Prince Harry from deportation," February 2024.
- Donald Trump's comments about Duchess Meghan, both in 2020 and 2021, were explicitly critical and negative, potentially straining the relationship between the US and the UK due to Meghan's British status.
- During a press conference in February 2025, Trump implied that some members of the British royal family, a hint many took as a reference to Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, weren't great people, adding ongoing strain to his relationship with the Duchess.
