Jenna Bush Hager has appeared to take a sharp swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are considering spending more time in the United Kingdom with their children.
Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior working members of the British royal family in January 2020 before formally ending their royal duties in March of that year. The couple subsequently established their family life in the United States, where they have remained for several years.
Their reported plans to spend an extended period in Britain have now sparked fresh discussion, particularly because of the circumstances surrounding their departure from royal life.
During Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Bush Hager offered a pointed observation while discussing the couple's possible return.
"It's a lesson for everybody," she said, stressing that people should think carefully before making permanent-sounding statements.
She went on to suggest that leaving a situation while making strong declarations about never returning could create difficulties later.
“When you leave something and say you're never going back… [don't] light a match,” Bush Hager remarked.
Her comments came as the discussion turned toward Harry and Meghan's decision to relocate to the United States after stepping away from their senior royal roles.
Co-host Sheinelle Jones recalled the impression surrounding their move at the time, joking that the message had essentially been, “We're out. Hello, US.”
Bush Hager then highlighted what she viewed as the tension between the couple's earlier criticism of royal institutions and any decision to spend significant time back in Britain.
"They sort of threw whatever at the institutions that exist in the UK. It's hard to say things like that and then be like, 'Well…'" she quipped.
The remarks have added another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding Harry and Meghan's relationship with Britain. While the couple have built a new life in California, Prince Harry has continued to maintain connections to the UK, particularly through family and legal matters.
For Meghan, a prolonged stay in Britain would also represent a significant change from the couple's post-royal life in the United States.
Whether the reported UK plans ultimately become a long-term arrangement remains to be seen. However, Bush Hager's comments underline why any move back could attract considerable public attention, especially given the couple's complicated history with the royal institution.
Key Takeaways
- Jenna Bush Hager appeared to criticize Harry and Meghan over their reported UK return plans.
- She suggested that making strong statements before leaving can make a future return more complicated.
- Harry and Meghan stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 and later moved their family life to the US.
- Their reported plans to spend more time in Britain have sparked renewed public discussion.
- Bush Hager's remarks highlight the continuing scrutiny surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the UK.
