Now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their decision to step down as “senior” members of the royal family, everyone is weighing in with their thoughts ― even President Donald Trump.
However, the president seems most concerned with how things are going with the queen.
At least he did when Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham asked him his thoughts on what some are calling “Megxit” for an interview airing Friday night.
And, of course, he used his favorite word that begins with the letter “s”:
“I think it’s sad. I really do,” Trump said.
“She’s a great woman,” he said, referencing Queen Elizabeth. “She’s never made a mistake if you look. She’s had, like, a flawless time.”
Trump insisted he didn’t “want to get into the whole thing,” but added, “I just have such respect for the queen. I don’t think this should be happening to her.”
You can see the brief exchange in the teaser video below:
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Jan. 14
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk during their visit in Birkenhead, Britain.
Jan. 16
The Duchess of Sussex arrives for her visit to the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity in London.
Jan. 16
Harry and Meghan attend the premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Jan. 30
The Duchess of Sussex visits the National Theatre in London.
Jan. 31
Meghan reacts as she leaves after meeting with students and academics from across the Association of Commonwealth Universities at City University in London.
Feb. 1
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Bristol Old Vic.
Feb. 7
Meghan attends the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall in London.
Feb. 12
The Duchess of Sussex attends a gala performance of "The Wider Earth" in support of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust & the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in London.
Feb. 23
Meghan arrives at Casablanca airport in Casablanca, Morocco.
Feb. 24
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit a local secondary school to meet students and teachers in Asni, Morocco.
Feb. 24
Meghan attends a reception hosted by the British ambassador to Morocco at the British Residence in Rabat during the second day of her tour of Morocco.
Feb. 25
Harry and Meghan visit the Andalusian Gardens to hear about youth empowerment in Rabat, Morocco.
Feb. 25
Harry and Meghan during an audience at King Mohammed VI of Morocco's residence in Rabat.
March 5
The Duchess of Sussex and Princess Anne attend a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in London.
March 6
Harry and Meghan attend the WE Day UK event in Wembley, London.
March 8
The Duchess of Sussex departs after joining a panel discussion to mark International Women's Day at King's College London.
March 11
Meghan attends a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House in London.
March 11
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London.
March 19
Meghan and Harry depart New Zealand House in London after signing the book of condolence following the New Zealand terror attack that saw at least 50 people killed at a mosque in Christchurch.
May 8
Meghan and Harry are seen with their baby son, Archie, in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle.
June 8
Meghan and Harry in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping the Color, the Queen's annual birthday parade, in London.
June 29
Harry and Meghan look on during the pre-game ceremonies before the MLB London Series game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
June 29
Harry and Meghan join the New York Yankees in their clubhouse and receive gifts for Archie ahead of their match against the Boston Red Sox at the London Stadium.
July 4
Meghan looks on as Serena Williams of the U.S. wins her second-round match against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan at Wimbledon.
July 6
This official christening photograph released by the duke and duchess shows Harry and Meghan with their son, Archie, and other members of the royal family.
July 13
The Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge in the Royal Box ahead of the Wimbledon women's final between Serena Williams of the U.S. and Romania's Simona Halep.
July 14
Harry and Meghan attend "The Lion King" European premiere at Leicester Square in London.
July 28
This undated handout photo issued by Kensington Palace on July 28 shows the Duchess of Sussex, patron of Smart Works, in the workroom of the Smart Works London office.
Sept. 7
Meghan is greeted by Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams' husband, as she arrives at the team box to watch Williams during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York City.
Sept. 12
Meghan departs after attending the launch of the Smart Works capsule collection in London.
Sept. 23
Meghan visits the Nyanga Township in Cape Town with Harry during their royal tour of South Africa.
Sept. 24
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend Heritage Day public holiday celebrations in the Bo Kaap district of Cape Town, during the royal tour of South Africa.
Sept. 24
Meghan visits Waves for Change, a nongovernmental organization, at Monwabisi Beach with Harry in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sept. 24
Harry and Meghan attend a reception for young people, community and civil society leaders at the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sept. 25
Meghan visits the African not-for-profit organization mothers2mothers in Cape Town on the third day of the royal tour of South Africa.
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