Meghan Markle and Prince Harry mull suing Trump for calling her a ‘terrible wife' and damaging her brand
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly exploring legal options after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Duchess of Sussex, calling her a “terrible wife.”
The former president’s remarks have sparked debate over whether they could impact Meghan’s brand, finances, and reputation - something the couple takes seriously.
Meghan and Harry weigh legal action against Trump
Royal expert Ingrid Seward believes the insult may have crossed a line.
"I think that a huge number of people were probably smirking and agreeing with Donald Trump," she told RadarOnline.com. "It was an incredibly hurtful thing to say, terrible. I know what he meant and we possibly all agree with him, but to say it publicly like that is very hurtful. I wonder if Meghan and Harry might have some come back for that, legally."
Given that the Sussexes "operate" out of California - a "very Democratic" stronghold, Trump’s words may have been especially stinging.
An intellectual property attorney weighed in, suggesting that while taking legal action against Trump would be an uphill battle, the couple may not back down.
"It could be argued that his comments are harmful to their brand," they said but warned that any litigation against Trump would be counterproductive.
"I'm sure they are mulling over their response as they are not people to just back down in the presence of a perceived bully," they said.
Markle has been openly critical of Trump in the past, previously labeling him "divisive" and "misogynistic." Meanwhile, the former president has taken jabs at Harry as well, referring to him as "whipped" and claiming the Prince is "being led around by the nose."
Earlier, speaking to The New York Post, the president dismissed any plans to expel Harry from the US, stating that the Duke already has enough challenges - particularly when it comes to Meghan.
"I’m not going to do that," Trump remarked, before taking a swipe at the Duchess of Sussex. "He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible."
Prince Harry prepares for legal battle over US immigration and media attacks
Prince Harry’s US immigration status has become the subject of intense legal scrutiny, with conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation pushing for answers about whether he disclosed past drug use - something that could have affected his visa eligibility, reported by Radar Online.
At the same time, the Duke of Sussex is setting his sights on another fight, this time against Vanity Fair, after the magazine painted his life as an “American Hustle” in a cover story that accused him and Meghan of being the “most entitled, disingenuous people on the planet.”
According to insiders, Harry and Meghan Markle are consulting their legal team, furious over the article’s portrayal of them as entitled and opportunistic.
The article even suggested Markle’s team was floating the idea of a post-divorce memoir - claims that have reportedly left the couple feeling “deeply hurt.”
Since stepping down as working royals and moving to California in 2020, Harry has been relentless in his fight against media organizations he believes have harmed him and his family. Fresh off securing a major victory against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers, which issued an “unequivocal apology” and awarded him a reported $12 million settlement for privacy violations, Harry is now gearing up for another showdown.
His uncle, Earl Spencer, praised him for standing up to the media, saying, “It’s wonderful that Harry fought for, and gained, an apology to his mother. She would be incredibly touched and rightly proud.”
With litigation over his US visa status looming and a potential lawsuit brewing against the magazine, Harry appears determined to keep fighting, making good on his vow to hold the press accountable for what he sees as years of harmful coverage.
