Prince Harry isn’t in the UK anymore.
Prince Harry has entered the political spotlight once again, criticizing comments made by President Donald Trump about NATO allies and their role following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
During a January 22 interview on FOX Business, President Trump questioned whether America’s NATO partners truly carried their share of responsibility after 9/11, a point he has raised repeatedly throughout his political career.
Speaking with Maria Bartiromo, Trump argued that while allied nations did deploy troops to Afghanistan, the United States bore the overwhelming burden of combat, cost, and long-term consequences.
Trump noted that although some countries sent forces, many were positioned away from the most dangerous areas, reinforcing his long-standing position that the U.S. has been expected to do most of the fighting while others benefited from American protection.
The remarks drew a response from Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, who served ten years in the British Army and completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
In a statement released through his spokesperson to Fox News Digital, Harry emphasized NATO’s response following the 9/11 attacks, pointing out that the alliance formally invoked Article 5 — the only time in its history — committing all member nations to collective defense.
Article 5 is NATO’s cornerstone provision, declaring that an attack on one member nation is considered an attack on all. Following its invocation, allied troops joined U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Harry highlighted the human cost of the conflict, noting that the United Kingdom alone lost 457 service members during the war. He described the long-lasting impact on military families, including parents who lost children and children who grew up without a parent.
According to Harry, those sacrifices should be acknowledged accurately and discussed with care, especially when political leaders speak publicly about the war and America’s allies.
Harry concluded by urging respect for the service members who fought alongside U.S. troops, framing the issue as one of historical accuracy and shared responsibility rather than political disagreement.
After leaving active service, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014, an international sporting event for wounded and injured veterans.
In recent years, Harry has remained a polarizing figure, particularly among conservative audiences, following his decision to step away from royal duties with his wife, Meghan Markle, and relocate to California — a move that continues to draw political and cultural scrutiny in the United States.
