It’s no secret that Donald Trump and the Sussexes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, haven’t been on good terms. However, that doesn’t apply to other royal members like the Duke’s older brother Prince William. The president-elect recently raved about meeting the Duke of Wales on Saturday at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Trump and William attended the historic site’s reopening following a tragic fire in 2019. The meeting marked the first time the politician has met a royal since leaving the Oval Office in 2021. Therefore, the moment might start a budding relationship between the pair, given Trump’s happiness about the meeting. He raved about spending time with William, saying:
“Some people look better in person? He looked great. He looked really nice, and I told him that.”
Trump’s comments about William might spell trouble for the Sussexes, especially Harry. The president-elect has been vocal about taking action against the royal if he lied on his visa application. The Duke confessed to using drugs in his memoir Spare, a no-no that could lead to a visa denial. On that note, many wondered if Harry had been truthful on his visa documents or if he had lied.
Trump joined in on the debate, stressing that he would intervene if Harry had lied about using drugs. “I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me,” the politician claimed. Given his return to power, political commentator Andrew Pierce suspected Trump might make good on his word, per OK!.
Donald Trump’s Presidency Sparks Debate About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Stay In the US
Pierce noted that Trump was not an ally to the Sussexes, given their tumultuous history. He highlighted how rude Meghan had been to the president-elect and Harry’s visa drama as some of their differences. The political commentator stressed that Trump might not sing a different tune despite America’s diplomatic ties to the UK.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams echoed similar sentiments about the bad blood between Trump and the Sussexes. He claimed Harry and Meghan were “a little bit nervous” about the politician’s upcoming presidency. However, he did not believe the couple were on the list of Trump’s top priorities. Former royal butler Grant Harold shared the same view, saying:
“I don’t think Trump getting elected would affect where Meghan or Harry live. I don’t see them suddenly deciding to leave the country. It will be down to personal reasons if they do.”
One of the reasons Harry and Meghan might choose to leave the US could be their new Portugal home. We covered in October that the Sussexes had purchased a property at the luxurious Comporta resort. However, their decision placed them on the growing list of people the locals considered invaders.
The once-accessible area had been converted into a beachfront resort, stopping Portugal residents from enjoying the coastal delights. A Comporta resident, Bradley McGuiness, lamented the loss of the land. He claimed the property of locals had been taken away due to the greed of celebrities. Others shared the same view, noting the worst thing to happen to them was the invasion of the rich.
Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move to Portugal, or will they live under Donald Trump’s rule?
