Royal fans have praised Prince Harry after he hit back at US President Donald Trump’s NATO comment and defended British troops. Mr Trump suggested in an interview with Fox News that NATO allied troops “stayed a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan.
He also claimed the US had “never needed” its NATO partners, despite being the only member state to have ever invoked the alliance’s “all for one, and one for all” clause, in the wake of 9/11. Former soldier Harry said in a statement on Friday evening that the sacrifices of British soldiers “deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect”.
Harry said “thousands of lives” were changed by the Afghanistan conflict, adding: “Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect, as we all remain united and loyal to the defence of diplomacy and peace.”
Royal fans were united in praising the Duke, who served two frontline tours in Afghanistan.
One user wrote on X: “A very good statement by Harry. Carefully worded and restrained in tone which just makes it more powerful.
“His service in Afghanistan, and work with injured veterans since then adds further weight to his words.
“Trump needs to apologise quickly.”
A third one said: “Harry. A proper Prince.”
Meanwhile, another one said on Instagram: “Thank you Harry to you and your fellow servicemen and women, thank you for your service. Remembering all those that have fallen from all nations. Thank you.”
A fifth one opined: “Well said Harry we recognise the service of our service personnel serving and veterans.”
A sixth one chimed: “Go Harry!”
Harry began training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in May 2005.
In March 2025, Kensington Palace officially confirmed Harry’s departure from the Army, marking the end of 10 years of service.
Mr Trump’s recent remarks have drawn widespread condemnation from across the political spectrum in the UK, with critics pointing to both the number of UK deaths in Afghanistan and highlighting Mr Trump’s avoidance of military service in Vietnam.
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