Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his views regarding the recent decision to strip the Duke of York of his royal status, describing the development as unfortunate for the British monarchy.
Speaking to journalists while traveling, Trump characterized the situation as tragic and conveyed his sympathy for the royal household. “It’s a terrible circumstance for the family,” he remarked. “I feel badly for them.”
The palace administration recently confirmed that the monarch had initiated formal proceedings to revoke his brother’s titles and honors. The announcement specified that the royal would now be addressed by his personal name and would be required to vacate his official residence, transitioning to private living arrangements.
This administrative action follows years of controversy surrounding the royal’s association with the convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. A civil lawsuit had been previously filed against the royal by a woman who alleged misconduct during her youth. Though the case was settled out of court, the accusations continued to shadow the royal’s public standing.
The woman maintained her account in published writings before her recent passing, detailing an encounter she described as brief and unsettling. Her narrative included specific interactions that she found unusual.
Separately, a recently published historical account examining the royal’s life has drawn attention to his previous social connections, including his friendship with the former president. The text suggests their relationship included discussions about recreational facilities and personal services.
Additional documentation from the period shows the royal, the former president, and the financier appearing together at social functions, though the nature of their relationships remains a subject of discussion among observers.
The palace’s decisive action represents a significant moment in the ongoing recalibration of the royal family’s public representation and internal dynamics.
