Trump, "Can't Pay Security Costs" vs Prince Harry Couple "No Request Plans"

Prince Harry Couple Moved to LA Before US-Canada Border Closure Due to COVID-19

Relocation to LA

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] It has been reported that Prince Harry and his wife, who left the British royal family, recently moved from Canada to Los Angeles (LA), California, USA, prompting US President Donald Trump to announce on the 29th (local time) that he has no intention of covering their security costs.

On that day, President Trump tweeted, "I am a very good friend and admirer of the Queen and the UK," adding, "Reports said that Harry and Meghan, who left the UK, would reside permanently in Canada, but now they have left Canada to come to the United States."

He continued, "However, the United States will not pay for their security," adding, "They should pay for it themselves."

In response, Prince Harry and his wife immediately issued a statement denying any plans to request security costs from the US side.

The couple's spokesperson said in a statement, "We have arranged for private security costs."

Earlier, it was reported that the Prince Harry couple left Vancouver Island, Canada, by private jet and moved to LA before the US-Canada border was closed.

The political news outlet The Hill reported that their relocation took place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and former American actress, stirred controversy during the 2016 presidential election by tweeting that she would move to Canada if Trump was elected.

In response, President Trump countered in an interview ahead of his UK state visit in June last year, saying, "I didn’t know he was that bad."

When controversy arose over this remark, President Trump clarified, "I didn’t mean he was 'bad,' but that what he said to me was bad," adding, "In my opinion, both he and Prince Harry are very fine and wonderful friends."

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