Meghan McCain calls Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “D-list royals” as she slams UK move 

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Meghan McCain calls Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “D-list royals” as she slams UK move - Source: Getty: 2025 TIME100 Summit

Meghan McCain has made it abundantly clear she won't be losing any sleep over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported move back to the United Kingdom. The forty-one-year-old television personality took to X on Wednesday, August 19, to share her feelings on the matter, and she did not hold back.

"One thing about Americans is we can see through bulls**t and we don't like entitled grifters," McCain wrote.
"They could never hack it here and truly no one gives a s**t about d list royals," McCain added.

As per a report shared by CNN, Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to relocate back to the U.K., roughly six years after stepping down as working royals. The couple have already made arrangements for their son Prince Archie, seven, and daughter Princess Lilibet, five, to begin school there in September.

McCain wasn't done there. Offering the Duke and Duchess of Sussex what can only be described as an unwelcoming send-off, she added,

"Good luck to our friends in the UK, they're your problem now."

This isn't the first time McCain has gone after the couple. She has been a consistent critic of Harry and Meghan as they launched their Netflix production deal and the Duchess' As Ever lifestyle brand.


Meghan McCain called Meghan Markle's Netflix show highly produced:

Meghan McCain on stage during the 29th Annual Achilles Gala Honoring president and CEO of Cinga David Cordani with "Volunteer of the Year Award" at Cipriani South Street on November 20, 2019 in New York City - Source: Getty
Meghan McCain on stage during the 29th Annual Achilles Gala Honoring president and CEO of Cinga David Cordani with "Volunteer of the Year Award" at Cipriani South Street on November 20, 2019 in New York City - Source: Getty

As per a report shared by Us Weekly, Meghan McCain had plenty to say when the trailer for Meghan Markle's Netflix lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, debuted in January 2025. McCain dismissed the show as "highly curated, produced and out of touch," and didn't stop there.

"I would have told her to do a show helping bring fresh food [and] desserts in low income neighborhoods. Do something to help people instead of your ego," McCain shared.

The conservative pundit returned to the subject during a February 2025 episode of her digital series, Meghan McCain's Happy Hour, where she was even more direct.

"I cannot stand her," McCain declared.
"I love people that I can relate to, like every other 40-year-old mom. I don't want to eat her jam. I love Princess Kate [Middleton]," she added.

Royal reporter says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK move creates serious risks for the monarchy:

Meghan Markle watching Serena Williams of the United States in action against Simona Halep of Romania in the Women's Singles Quarterfinal match on Arthur Ashe Stadium on day ten of the 2016 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2016 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. - Source: Getty
Meghan Markle watching Serena Williams of the United States in action against Simona Halep of Romania in the Women's Singles Quarterfinal match on Arthur Ashe Stadium on day ten of the 2016 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2016 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. - Source: Getty

As per a report shared by Page Six, royal reporter Tom Sykes had plenty to say about Harry and Meghan Markle's impending return to the UK.

"It's a huge slap in the face for William, and it does also create serious risks for the monarchy," Sykes shared.

Given the brothers' longstanding feud, Sykes said the move creates a "huge succession" of additional "challenges" for the Prince of Wales.

"What is gonna happen if Charles invites Harry to join the royal family for Christmas? What is gonna happen if Harry wants to attend the Remembrance Day celebrations?" he asked.

Sykes also shared that in his opinion there is "no way" King Charles "did not know" the move was happening. A source confirmed to Page Six that the monarch learned of Harry and Meghan Markle's intentions on Sunday. Sykes wasn't done, though.

"There's no way that the late Queen Elizabeth II would've allowed this to happen," he explained.

He also called it "a very very dangerous situation" that Charles "allowed himself to be manipulated into welcoming them home." Still, Sykes acknowledged the significance of the move for the couple and their children, describing it as "a huge moment." He admitted he did suspect "something was afoot" with the couple, but

"never imagined it would be anything of this magnitude or they'd be happening this quickly."
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Visit Nottingham - Source: Getty
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Visit Nottingham - Source: Getty

As per a detailed report shared by BBC, Harry and Meghan Markle's exit from royal life in 2020 wasn't entirely clean. Media intrusion played a big part in their decision, though Buckingham Palace blocking their "SussexRoyal" brand didn't help matters. They held onto their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, but the HRH style was dropped. Harry's military titles went with it.

California became home soon. Archie made the move with them, and Lilibet was born there in 2021. Once Charles was crowned King, both children were formally recognised as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.

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Edited by Ryan D'souza