Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shocking decision to leave California and return to Britain has rocked the royal world — and now a prominent MAGA voice has dropped a bombshell explanation that has everyone talking.
Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, claimed the Sussexes are packing up because they simply can’t stand President Donald Trump.
The couple, who quit royal life in 2020 and settled in Montecito, are reportedly relocating with their children Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, for an extended stay in the UK. The kids are already enrolled in British schools and the family plans to live in a private, non-royal home outside London. They will keep their $14.65 million Montecito mansion and their holiday home in Portugal while continuing independent commercial and charitable work.
The Katie Miller Bombshell
Within hours of the news breaking, Katie Miller took to X and shared a People magazine report about the move. Her message was blunt:
“They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump.”
She went further in additional posts, claiming Meghan “always just wanted to be a celebrity” and alleging — without evidence — that the couple is “broke.”
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly piled on with sarcasm, posting: “We’ve done our time here in America my dear friend!”
A Long History of Tension With Trump
The claim didn’t come out of nowhere. Relations between the Sussexes and Trump have been frosty for years.
Trump once said he “wouldn’t protect” Harry if he returned to power, accusing the prince of betraying the late Queen Elizabeth II. He also floated the idea of deporting Harry over visa issues related to past drug use admissions in Spare. More recently, after Harry called for stronger U.S. leadership on Ukraine, Trump quipped that Harry “is not speaking for the UK” and that he himself was speaking for Britain more than the prince.
Harry hasn’t held back either, once mocking Trump in a sketch on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
People reported that the couple have made “no secret of their disillusionment with the current White House” as midterm elections approach. That line appears to have fueled the MAGA reaction.
What the Palace Is Saying
Not everyone is buying the Trump-exit theory.
A Page Six source claimed the real driver is King Charles: “I know that Charles is the reason they are moving back.” The King was reportedly only informed days before the news broke and is said to be “delighted” at the prospect of seeing his grandchildren more often.
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Prince William, however, is said to be far less enthusiastic given the strained relationship between the brothers.
Royal sources told The Mirror that the family was “blindsided.” One noted it was “extraordinary” that Harry now feels safe enough to live in the UK after previously saying he couldn’t see a situation safe enough for his wife and children. There are also quiet concerns about the couple’s true motivation.
Are They Really Broke?
Katie Miller’s “broke” claim has sparked intense speculation. The Sussexes’ media deals, Netflix projects, and other ventures have delivered mixed results. Yet they continue to maintain two luxury homes and a high-profile lifestyle. Whether financial pressure played a role remains unconfirmed — and the couple themselves have stayed silent.
What Happens Next?
Harry and Meghan are expected to arrive in Britain this month. Archie and Lilibet will start school in September. The exact location of their new home and the school is being tightly guarded.
Will the move repair family rifts? Will it bring fresh scrutiny and old tensions? And how much, if any, did politics under Trump influence the decision?
One thing is certain: the bombshell claim from a White House insider’s wife has turned a royal homecoming into a full-blown political talking point. The questions are only just beginning.