Donald Trump’s blistering response to Prince Harry’s bombshell remarks about the war in Ukraine has been backed by royal fans. The US President said the Duke of Sussex “is not speaking for the UK” after Harry told the US to honour its obligations in the Ukrainian conflict.
Responding to the speech Harry made during a surprise visit to Ukraine, Mr Trump told reporters: “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.” He added: “But I appreciate his advice very much.”
He went on to ask: “How’s he doing? How’s his wife? Please give her my regards.”
While several people praised Harry for his speech, others said that he should steer clear from politics.
One user wrote on X: “Strong response from President Trump. Harry might want to think twice about getting involved in US–Russia politics.”
A second one said: “Harry is blurring the institutional boundaries and he risks dragging the monarchy – whether they like it or not into territory they are constitutionally bound to avoid.”
Another person added: “He’s a joke without diplomatic standing and no power to effect change. Those titles need to be removed.”
While a fourth user blasted: “He has no business talking politics.”
A fifth one commented: “Harry isn’t an authority on anything. Now he has appointed himself as a global ambassador.”
Harry delivered a lengthy, impassioned speech at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday, saying he was “not here as a politician” but as “a soldier who understands service” and a “humanitarian”.
In a rare input on global matters, the King’s youngest son turned his attention to the US – although he did not mention Mr Trump by name – urging the “American leadership” to “honour its international treaty obligations” in its “enduring role in global security”.
Harry said: “The United States has a singular role in this story. Not only because of its power, but because when Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons, America was part of the assurance that Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders would be respected.
“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.”
Harry’s unannounced visit – his third trip to Ukraine since the war began in 2022 – comes days after he finished a tour to Australia with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex.
Harry stopped in the UK on his journey to Ukraine but only to transit through.
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