As global headlines continue to buzz about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a surprising voice has once again entered the royal narrative: Donald J. Trump. In a recent public appearance, Trump made comments that many interpreted as thinly veiled shade toward the Sussexes. And as the former U.S. president prepares for an official UK state visit, the timing couldn\u2019t be more interesting.<\/p>\n
So what exactly did Trump say? While praising King Charles and Queen Camilla, he said:<\/p>\n
“They are great people. They are really great people. And in that sense, I think the UK is very lucky. You could have people that weren\u2019t great people. I don\u2019t know if I can say that, but you could have people that weren\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
Interpret that how you will, but many listeners didn\u2019t need a psychic to connect the dots.<\/p>\n
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A Royal Undercurrent of Tension<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not the first time Trump has voiced strong opinions about Harry and Meghan. He\u2019s previously called Harry \u201cwhipped\u201d and openly doubted the couple\u2019s chances of long-term marital bliss. In fact, when asked directly about Meghan during his presidency, Trump famously said he was \u201cnot a fan.\u201d<\/p>\n
But this time felt more calculated. Rather than launching a direct attack, Trump used implication and contrast\u2014praising the current monarchs and hinting at how things could be worse. For many royal watchers, the subtext was clear: Harry and Meghan are the alternative he\u2019s relieved the UK avoided.<\/p>\n
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The Politics Behind the Politeness<\/p>\n
Interestingly, this softer (though still shady) tone may represent a shift. Some commentators suggest Trump\u2019s strategy is changing, especially after Harry and Meghan stayed politically quiet during recent U.S. election cycles. Their silence may have bought them a ceasefire\u2014at least temporarily.<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t mistake silence for approval. Trump remains a master of optics and leverage, and his subtle jab may be less about Meghan and more about cozying up to Charles ahead of their upcoming meeting.<\/p>\n
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The State Visit: Royal Theater Meets American Ego<\/p>\n
As Trump prepares for his September state visit to the UK, diplomatic theater will be in full swing. The British royal family excels at pomp and pageantry, and Trump\u2014who adores symbolic power and ceremonial grandiosity\u2014is the perfect audience.<\/p>\n
The King is expected to showcase Windsor Castle and perhaps his beloved Dumfries House in Scotland. But make no mistake: behind the royal smiles, careful planning is underway to avoid political missteps. King Charles will likely steer clear of environmental debates and, above all, avoid discussing that part of his family.<\/p>\n
If recent press conferences are anything to go by, a joint media appearance is off the table. Trump’s unpredictable style is not something the monarchy is keen to mix with its image of tradition and discretion.<\/p>\n
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Sussex Speculation: Will They, Won\u2019t They\u2026 Again<\/p>\n
With Trump back in the spotlight and another royal wedding (Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling) on the horizon, the usual question resurfaces: will Harry and Meghan be invited? Insiders say no. The royal family has made peace with moving forward\u2014quietly leaving the Montecito chapter out of their upcoming events.<\/p>\n
This marks a shift in tone across the board. Whether it\u2019s Princess Anne’s no-nonsense energy or William’s firm boundaries, the royal family is learning to sidestep the drama. Harry and Meghan may still dominate headlines, but they’re no longer shaping palace plans.<\/p>\n
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Predictions, Press, and Psychic Drama<\/p>\n
Adding fuel to the fire, a Brazilian psychic recently predicted Harry and Meghan\u2019s eventual split\u2014news that, unsurprisingly, lit up tabloids. While some commentators dismissed it as clickbait, others leaned in with popcorn.<\/p>\n
One panelist confidently claimed the marriage was built on \u201csmoke and mirrors,\u201d while another argued it would be far too damaging for either party to walk away now. After all, they\u2019ve built their entire brand on partnership, unity, and shared struggle. A public breakup wouldn\u2019t just be personal\u2014it would be professional devastation.<\/p>\n
Yet, there is a lingering question: if the pair were more honest about their challenges, like the Beckhams have been in recent documentaries, would the public perceive their bond as more genuine?<\/p>\n
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The Final Act: Soft Power at Work<\/p>\n
Despite differing political ideologies, Trump still speaks about King Charles with noticeable respect\u2014especially when it comes to his environmental work. That\u2019s no small feat given Trump\u2019s historical stance on climate issues. In this moment, we see soft diplomacy in action. The monarch doesn\u2019t need to campaign or legislate; his mere presence reshapes the tone of global conversation.<\/p>\n
And as Trump preps for red carpets, state dinners, and curated tours of Britain’s best, one thing is certain: whatever the former president thinks of Harry and Meghan, he won\u2019t say it in the King\u2019s garden party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As global headlines continue to buzz about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a surprising voice has once again…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":313041,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7708],"tags":[5176,7709,7721,7719,7718,7720,1281,447,7710,519,448,114172,114173,5199,58414,5598,1757,7711,46311],"class_list":{"0":"post-313040","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-royals","8":"tag-and","9":"tag-british-royal-family","10":"tag-duchess-of-sussex","11":"tag-duke-of-sussex","12":"tag-harry","13":"tag-meghan","14":"tag-meghan-markle","15":"tag-prince-harry","16":"tag-royal-families","17":"tag-royal-family","18":"tag-royals","19":"tag-shade","20":"tag-speculation","21":"tag-state","22":"tag-sussexes","23":"tag-the","24":"tag-trump","25":"tag-uk-royal-family","26":"tag-visits"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114961628855158974","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=313040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/313041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=313040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}