US President Donald Trump has never held back when sharing his unfiltered opinions on the British Royal Family, offering blunt assessments of everyone from the late Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Harry. His fascination with the House of Windsor spans decades, rooted in a lifelong admiration nurtured by his Scottish-born mother, Mary Anne MacLeod.
Long before entering the White House, Trump was a fixture in royal social circles, mingling with Princess Diana in New York and attending high-profile galas alongside the now-ex-Prince Andrew. Since serving as President—both in his first term and following his return to the White House in January 2025—his royal connections have expanded significantly.
Trump's Close Ties With the Monarchy
In addition to meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II during his landmark 2018 Windsor tea and 2019 State Visit to Buckingham Palace, Trump has maintained close ties across generations of the family. He hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for high-level meetings, met Prince William in Paris following the reopening of Notre-Dame, and enjoyed state banquets alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Whether praising the late Queen's "unmatched grace," taking sharp aim at Meghan Markle, or offering scathing assessments of royal scandals, Trump has made his views crystal clear. Below is the Express's ultimate rundown of where 10 key members of the Royal Family stand in Donald Trump's brutally honest playbook.
Meghan Markle: 'Terrible' and 'Whipped'
Trump's sharpest barbs have always been reserved for Meghan Markle, whom he previously branded "terrible" and "terribly disrespectful" to the sovereign institution. Speaking out on her public conduct and the royal rift, Trump slammed her treatment of the monarchy: "I thought she was terribly disrespectful to the Queen, to King Charles... I didn't like the way she acted."
He famously added during a broadcast interview with Piers Morgan that Meghan had Prince Harry "whipped like no person I think I've ever seen," predicting her actions would continue to cause turmoil for the Sussexes.
Prince Harry: The 'Unforgivable' Exile
While expressing sympathy for Prince Harry's past, Trump has been scathing about the Duke of Sussex's choices, declaring that he would never have welcomed him back into the royal fold. "They've done terrible things. If I were the royal family... I would not have taken them back." Trump argued that Harry broke sacred family trust through his tell-all memoirs and interviews, claiming he has let down both his country and his Crown.
Queen Elizabeth II: The 'Greatest Woman'
In stark contrast to his views on the Sussexes, Trump held the late Queen Elizabeth II in high esteem, frequently describing her as an irreplaceable icon of global history. "She was an incredible woman, a great woman. Her sense of duty and grace was unmatched." Trump frequently boasted about his 2019 State Visit to the UK, claiming he had an "automatic chemistry" with the late Queen during their meetings at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III: The 'Resilient' Monarch
Trump has consistently voiced warm support for King Charles III, praising his fortitude and leadership amid recent family challenges and health battles. "I like him very much. He's a great guy, and he loves his country." While Trump admitted he would have taken a much firmer hand with Prince Harry than Charles did, he reiterated his respect for the King's devotion to the nation and the Crown.
Prince William: The 'Great Future King'
Looking ahead to the future of the monarchy, Trump offered glowing praise for Prince William, labelling the Prince of Wales as a strong and capable leader. "William, he'll be a good King, won't he? He's very nice. A great guy. I like him." Trump commended William's steadiness, pointing to him as the anchor holding the modern Royal Family together amidst external media storms.
