Yahoo News Harry and Meghan reveal they are 'privately funding' security bill in California move from Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have revealed that they are paying for their own security costs following their move to California.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had been living in Vancouver after leaving the UK and stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family.
But confirming their relocation from Canada to the US, the royal couple said on Sunday that they have not asked the US Government for "security resources" after Donald Trump said the country would not support them.
Tweeting on Sunday evening, Mr Trump called himself a "friend" of the Queen and the UK but that the Sussexes “must pay” for their own security.
Mr Trump wrote: "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."
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)
"Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!"
Harry and Meghan are now living in lockdown near Hollywood with their 10-month-old son Archie, in line with California rules on coronavirus, after taking a private jet to the US, according to reports.
A spokeswoman for the pair responded to Mr Trump's tweets saying: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the US government for security resources."
“Privately funded security arrangements have been made.”
It comes after the royal couple prompted an intense backlash over who was footing the bill for their security arrangements while they were living in Canada.
Their statement also comes just days before the Sussexes 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.
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