Meghan McCain, daughter of the late U.S. Senator John McCain, has voiced strong criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following reports that the couple intends to move back to the United Kingdom. McCain described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as "D-list royals" and "entitled grifters" who "could never hack it" in America.
Her comments came in response to news that Prince Harry and Meghan are planning to establish a more permanent base in Britain, while maintaining residences in California and Portugal. The couple, who left their roles as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California, reportedly plan to enroll their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a UK school.
In a post on X, McCain stated, "One thing about Americans is we can see through bullst and we don’t like entitled grifters." She added, "They could never hack it here and truly no one gives a st about D-list royals. Good luck to our friends in the UK, they’re your problem now."
This is not the first time McCain has publicly critiqued the Sussexes. Upon the premiere of Meghan Markle's Netflix show "With Love, Meghan" last year, McCain labeled the program "utterly tone deaf." She expressed that while she was once a supporter, her opinion changed when the Duchess "disrespected the royal family."
McCain also criticized the couple's 2022 Netflix docuseries, calling it an "American-style political hit job" driven by "palpable anger and jealousy against the Royal family." She suggested in a 2022 Daily Mail column that the couple "were just not able to cut it as royals and now they're lashing out at anyone who can. It's the tantrum of two entitled brats."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to California in 2020, embarking on ventures that included a reported $100 million Netflix deal and a $20 million Spotify contract. Their production company, Archewell Productions, aimed to establish them as significant figures in Hollywood, and Meghan Markle also launched a lifestyle brand. However, their Netflix contract concluded, and her series "With Love, Meghan" ran for two seasons.
It is understood that King Charles III, who was reportedly informed of his son's plans on Sunday, welcomes the prospect of spending more time with his son and grandchildren. Buckingham Palace has maintained its stance on the couple's official royal status. Reports suggest Prince Harry remains estranged from his brother, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.