Donald Trump has dismissed the Duke of Sussex’s comments on the Ukrainian conflict, saying that Prince Harry “is not speaking for the UK”.
The remarks adopted an impassioned speech by Harry at the Kyiv Security Forum on Thursday, the place he urged “American leadership” to “honour its international treaty obligations” in its “enduring role in global security”.
The King’s youngest son, in a uncommon enter on international issues, clarified he was “not here as a politician” however as “a soldier who understands service” and “a humanitarian”, although he did not point out Mr Trump by identify.
Responding to the speech Harry made throughout a shock go to to Ukraine, the US president advised 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.”
“But I appreciate his advice very much,” he added.
Mr Trump went on to ask: “How’s he doing? How’s his wife? Please give her my regards.”
Harry’s unannounced go to – his third journey to Ukraine since the struggle started in 2022 – comes days after he completed a tour to Australia together with his spouse, the Duchess of Sussex.
Harry stated: “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 stopped in the UK on his journey to Ukraine however solely to transit by means of.
The King and Queen are due to journey to the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet Mr Trump.
The President has stated the go to might “absolutely” mend relations with the UK broken over the Iran struggle.
