Donald Trump refuses to pay security bill for Harry and Meghan
Donald Trump has said the United States will not pay for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's security protection after they reportedly moved to California.
Harry and Meghan were said to have left their rented home in Vancouver, Canada, and took a private flight to the US before the border closed between the two countries last week.
In response to the reports, the US president tweeted that he was a "great admirer of the Queen and the United Kingdom" as he said that the US would not pay the royal couple's security bill, adding: "They must pay!"
Mr Trump said on Twitter: "I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom.
"It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada.
"Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!"
I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom. It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 29, 2020
Harry, Meghan and baby Archie are now said to be living in lockdown close to Hollywood in accordance with the sunshine state's Covid-19 containment measures.
The tweet by Mr Trump comes just days before the couple are due to officially step down as senior royals.
Sixth in line to the throne Harry and American former actress Meghan are walking away from the monarchy for a life of personal and financial freedom on March 31.
