Donald Trump claps back at Prince Harry's 'American leadership' remarks as he issues public message to Meghan
Harry gave a speech in Ukraine this weekDonald Trump has broken his silence on Prince Harry’s recent comments about American leadership during his Ukraine trip.
On Thursday, the Duke of Sussex made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. Harry said he wanted to “remind people back home and around the world what Ukraine is up against” as they continue their long fight against Russian aggression.
Meanwhile, during a speech at the Kyiv Security Conference, Harry also seemingly made a plea to US President Trump.
Donald Trump hits back at Prince Harry over Ukraine comments
Harry said on stage: “This is a moment for American leadership. A moment for America to show that it can honour its international treaty obligations.
“Not out of charity, but out of its enduring role in global security and strategic stability.”
Later on Thursday, Trump was asked about the duke’s comments by a reporter.
The president said: “Prince Harry? How’s he doing? How’s his wife? Please give her my regards.
“I know one thing, Prince Harry is not speaking for the UK, that’s for sure. I think I am speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry.”
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Trump set to reunite with royals for US state visit
Meanwhile, Harry’s father King Charles will soon embark on a state visit to the United States to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit America from April 27 to April 30. Then, King Charles will travel alone to Bermuda from May 1 to 2.
However, the upcoming visit has sparked some controversy because of Trump’s war with Iran.
Prince Harry? How’s he doing? How’s his wife? Please give her my regards.
Trump has also been vocal about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which could put the king in a difficult position.
Trump has criticised Starmer in recent months after the PM didn’t allow the US to use British bases to attack Iran.
Since then, Trump has made several comments about Starmer. However, according to comments he made this week, King Charles could be the secret weapon to mending relations.
Trump makes declaration over King Charles
When asked in a phone interview with the BBC whether the visit could help repair the relationship, Trump said: “Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes.”
“I know him well, I’ve known him for years. He’s a brave man, and he’s a great man. They would absolutely be a positive.”
It comes after royal commentator Duncan Larcombe said he thinks King Charles may be “privately dreading” the trip because of Trump’s criticism of Starmer.
Speaking to the Mirror, Larcombe said: “This is one of, if not the biggest tests of King Charles since he became monarch, because a historically special relationship is in a perilous situation. Donald Trump is openly criticising the Prime Minister, which is something that Charles hasn’t had to cope with before.”
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