Trump claims he speaks more for UK than Prince Harry

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24 Apr 2026 • 1:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump claims he speaks more for UK than Prince Harry

  • Prince Harry urged "American leadership" to honour its international treaty obligations regarding Ukraine during a speech at the Kyiv Security Forum.
  • Making a rare input on global matters, Harry clarified he was speaking as a soldier and humanitarian, not a politician.
  • Donald Trump dismissed Harry's comments, stating that the Duke of Sussex "is not speaking for the UK".
  • Trump added that he believes he speaks for the UK more than Prince Harry, and inquired about Harry's wife.
  • Harry's unannounced visit marked his third trip to Ukraine since the conflict began in 2022.

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