Meghan Markle Shows Support For Prince Harry After He Called Out Trump's Remark About NATO Troops

Prince Harry criticized Donald Trump for downplaying the role of British troops in Afghanistan, highlighting the sacrifices of soldiers he served alongside during two tours.

His wife, Meghan Markle, seemingly showed support for the Duke of Sussex by sharing photos of Harry in a helicopter during his military service,

Prince Harry also recently gave an emotional testimony in London's High Court against a UK tabloid, accusing the news outlet of invasive reporting that caused distress to him and Meghan Markle.

Meghan recently shared a photo of Prince Harry during his military service in Afghanistan, appearing to respond to Donald Trump's recent comments about British troops.

The duchess posted images of Harry in a military helicopter and at the Invictus Games, an event he founded to honor wounded veterans, shortly after her husband publicly criticised Trump for suggesting NATO soldiers stayed "a little off the frontlines" during the conflict.

Trump's remarks sparked outrage after he claimed, "We've never needed them" and "we have never really asked anything of them."

In response, Harry, who served two tours in Afghanistan, said the sacrifices of British soldiers deserve respect.

"I served there. I made lifelong friends. I lost friends," he said, per reports. "Thousands of lives were changed forever. Mothers and fathers buried sons and daughters. Children were left without a parent. Families are left carrying the cost. Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect."

During his military career, the Duke of Sussex, known then as Captain Wales, flew Apache helicopters.

His first deployment in 2007 was cut short due to a media leak, but he returned in 2012, serving 20 weeks at Camp Bastion.

Operating the helicopter's weapons, sensors, and flight systems, Harry later revealed in his memoir "Spare" that he flew on six missions that resulted in enemy deaths.

The prince also described those he killed as "chess pieces" rather than human beings or people.

Trump's comments on NATO came days after his failed attempt to gain control of Greenland, stirring further criticism.

Former Armed Forces minister, Al Carns, who served five tours in Afghanistan, denounced the remarks: "We fought shoulder to shoulder. This is utterly ridiculous. We shed blood, sweat, and tears together. Not everybody came home."

He added, "I'd suggest whoever believes these comments to come have a whisky with me, my colleagues, their families, and importantly, the families of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for both of our nations."

Families of injured soldiers were similarly outraged. Diane Dernie, mother of severely wounded ex-Paratrooper Ben Parkinson, criticised Trump as "a childish man deflecting from his own actions" and urged UK leaders, including Keir Starmer, to defend the armed forces.

Parkinson, injured in 2006 when his vehicle hit a mine near Musa Qala, continues to fight for care and recovery.

"Call him out. Make a stand for those who fought for this country and for our flag," she added.

Harry's criticism of Trump comes amid past questions about his U.S. immigration status.

In February, litigation in Washington, D.C., claimed Harry may have failed to disclose prior drug use on his visa application.

Trump initially threatened deportation, but later said he had no intention of removing the duke. "I don't want to do that," he told the New York Post. "I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible."

Trump also praised Harry's elder brother, William, calling him "a great young man" after meeting him in Paris during the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

The duke and duchess have been vocal critics of Trump, with Meghan calling him "divisive" and "misogynistic," while Trump described Harry as "whipped" by his wife.

"I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose," he said.

Meanwhile, Harry became emotional as he concluded his testimony at London's High Court on Wednesday, part of his lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher over alleged unlawful information gathering.

As reported by The Blast, the Duke of Sussex, 41, described how the tabloid had "made my wife's life an absolute misery" and explained he "wouldn't have been able to complain" at the time due to his role in the Royal Family.

Harry flew in from the United States to give evidence in the civil case, which began on Monday and is expected to last nine weeks.

He is among seven high-profile UK figures, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, accusing Associated Newspapers Limited of using methods such as voicemail interception, phone tapping, and deceptive access to private records.

Harry highlighted the emotional toll of the press coverage, saying the 14 articles published between 2001 and 2013 caused him "great distress" and served no genuine public interest.