Prince Harry takes a swipe at Donald Trump just days before King Charles will meet US President

Svar Nanan-Sen
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:10:47 +0000

Prince Harry has taken a swipe at Donald Trump just days before his father, King Charles is set to meet with the US President.

The Duke of Sussex addressed delegates at the Kyiv Security Conference, marking his third trip to war-torn Ukraine nation since Russia's full-scale invasion began more than four years ago.

He called upon the United States to fulfil its particular responsibility, noting that America was among the guarantors when Ukraine surrendered its nuclear arsenal under the Budapest Memorandum in exchange for assurances of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

"This is a moment for American leadership a moment for America to show that it can honour its international treaty obligations," Harry stated.

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Harry emphasised that Ukraine has earned the respect of the international community through its leadership, resilience, conduct, and innovation throughout the conflict.

The Duke of Sussex quoted President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's assertion that Ukrainians are defending their fundamental right to exist.

"The question is no longer whether Ukraine will stand. You have already answered that. The question is: Will the rest of the world match your resolve?" Harry asked.

He concluded by warning that history would judge nations not by their words but by their deeds, challenging global leaders to choose courage over caution.

"Ukraine has already given its answer. Now it is time for the rest of us to give ours," he said, ending with the Ukrainian rallying cry "Slava Ukraini."

It comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare to travel to the US for a State Visit next week.

The royal couple will visit three locations: Washington D.C., New York and Virginia.

The trip coincides with America's celebration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. King Charles and Queen Camilla will join the American people in marking this significant milestone.

Buckingham Palace has said the visit presents an opportunity to acknowledge the shared heritage between Britain and the United States. It will also highlight the extensive economic, security and cultural bonds that have developed over two and a half centuries.

The Palace emphasised the importance of the deep connections between communities on both sides of the Atlantic. Following the American tour, the King will continue to Bermuda for a Royal Visit from 1st to 2nd May, representing his inaugural trip as Sovereign to a British Overseas Territory.

Upon arrival in the American capital, the King and Queen will receive an informal greeting from President Trump and the First Lady. The two couples will share a private tea together.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated that the visit "recognises the challenges the United Kingdom, the United States, and our Allies face across the world; this visit is a moment to reaffirm and renew our bilateral ties as we address those challenges together, in the UK's national interest."

A highlight of the Washington programme will see the King deliver an address to a joint meeting of Congress, with the Queen by his side. This speech will represent only the second occasion in history that a British Monarch has spoken before both houses of the American legislature.