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Trump ‘happy’ about Harry and Meghan UK return: ‘I was not a fan’

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  • US President Donald Trump said he was happy about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning to Britain, despite saying he had not been a fan of them.
  • Trump praised Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, while accusing Harry and Meghan of treating the royal family with great disrespect.
  • He made the comments during a question-and-answer session after a press conference with travel executives.

Donald Trump says he is happy that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to Britain, although he made clear that he has not supported the couple.

I’m happy about it.

— Donald Trump, President of the United StatesTrump said he welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning to Britain.

“I was not a fan,” the US president told reporters during a question-and-answer session on Wednesday. His remarks came after a press conference with travel executives, where he was asked about Harry and Meghan’s return.

I was not a fan.

— Donald Trump, President of the United StatesTrump clarified that he had not supported Harry and Meghan despite welcoming their return.

Trump contrasted his view of the couple with his relationships with senior members of the royal family. “I had a very good relationship with the queen, really good,” he said, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. “I got to know her very well.”

I had a very good relationship with the queen, really good. I got to know her very well.

— Donald Trump, President of the United StatesTrump praised his relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.

He also spoke warmly of King Charles, saying: “A really good relationship with King Charles, I knew him as Prince Charles and King Charles. I’ve known him for a long time.” Trump nevertheless said the duke and duchess had treated the royal family “with great disrespect.”

A really good relationship with King Charles, I knew him as Prince Charles and King Charles. I’ve known him for a long time.

— Donald Trump, President of the United StatesTrump described his longstanding relationship with King Charles.
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