Trump’s MAGA allies mock Harry and Meghan over return to UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plan Extended Return to Britain with Children

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle intend to return to the United Kingdom for an extended period with their children, Archie and Lilibet, according to multiple reports published in August 2026. The couple informed King Charles on August 16, 2026, of plans to relocate later that month. Reports indicate the move is driven primarily by the enrollment of their children in British schools and a desire to spend more time with family members.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to the United States in 2020, will not take up residence in any royal property upon their return. Details of their living arrangements and the specific school their children will attend have not been disclosed, citing privacy considerations. King Charles, who is receiving treatment for cancer, has indicated he welcomes the opportunity for increased private contact with his son and grandchildren. Officials have stated there will be no change to the couple’s status as non-working members of the royal family.

Some reports have linked the timing of the return to political tensions with President Donald Trump. People magazine cited unnamed sources stating that the couple “have made no secret of their disillusionment with the current White House.” These accounts have circulated ahead of midterm elections. However, primary statements from Prince Harry or Meghan Markle confirming political motivations have not been published.

Several individuals associated with President Trump posted comments on social media after the reports appeared. Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, wrote on X that the couple was moving “because they don’t like President Trump.” In additional posts, she stated without cited evidence that Meghan Markle “always just wanted to be a celebrity” and described the couple as “broke.” Commentator Megyn Kelly replied to a post by Dan Wootton, writing, “We’ve done our time here in America my dear friend!”

Prince Harry has previously exchanged public statements with President Trump concerning the war in Afghanistan. In January 2025, Trump said NATO allies “stayed a little back” from front-line operations and questioned whether NATO would assist the United States in a future conflict. Harry responded that he had served in Afghanistan, formed lasting friendships there, and lost friends, adding that allied nations were obliged to support shared security objectives. In May 2025, Trump told royal biographer Robert Hardman that Meghan Markle had altered Harry’s circumstances. In February 2025, Trump declined to pursue deportation proceedings against Harry following public discussion of the prince’s visa status after admissions of prior drug use in his memoir Spare, stating he would “leave him alone.”

Separate reporting has identified proximity to Harry’s family and continued involvement in UK-based charitable activities as central factors in the decision, alongside the children’s schooling. These accounts predate the most recent political commentary and are attributed to individuals familiar with the family’s communications with the King.