Nigel Farage Says Meghan Markle Could Be Sent Back to America, Brands Sussexes' Behaviour an 'Absolute Disgrace'

Nigel Farage has joked that Meghan Markle could be sent back to the United States if he becomes prime minister, while describing the Sussexes' behaviour as an 'absolute disgrace'. The Reform UK leader made the remarks during an appearance on 'The Benny Show'.

A clip shared by host Benny Johnson on 30 September shows Farage responding to a joke about Meghan returning to America. He did not identify a legal ground for removing her from Britain or set out a deportation policy directed at her.

Farage Responds to Johnson's Joke

Johnson urged Farage not to send Meghan back to the US, telling him: 'I mean, I'm asking you as a friend, do not deport Meghan Markle back to America.'

The host jokingly compared her absence from America with the country gaining independence from Britain. 'Our independence from Meghan Markle is actually wonderful,' he said.

Farage replied with a laugh: 'You might get her back. You might get her back if I'm in charge.'

The exchange was presented as humour rather than an announcement of government action. Farage also criticised Harry and Meghan, describing their behaviour as an 'absolute disgrace'.

Johnson's social-media caption referred to deporting both Harry and Meghan. However, Farage's quoted response referred to 'her', and the exchange does not establish a proposal to remove both Sussexes.

Farage Criticises Harry's Relationship Choices

Farage offered a pointed assessment of the couple's relationship, saying he had begun to feel 'a bit sorry' for Harry.

He portrayed their dynamic as 'the classic tale of the weak man and the strong woman', invoking Shakespeare and the Bible as examples of the theme. That description was Farage's personal interpretation, not an independently established account of their relationship.

He contrasted Harry's earlier public life with his current circumstances, referring to the Duke's military service, social life and popularity. Farage described him as 'the most popular royal for 100 years' before saying he believed Harry had made a 'bad life choice'.

Despite the criticism, he said he did not wish the Duke harm.

'I can't wish him ill because we all get things wrong from time to time. I hope he sorts it out,' Farage said.

No Deportation Policy Announced

Farage's remark did not explain how a future government would pursue a case against Meghan or identify conduct that would provide grounds for deportation.

Under current Home Office guidance, deportation applies to people who are not British citizens and requires a statutory basis. Grounds can include the Home Secretary determining that deportation is conducive to the public good; a criminal conviction is not the only possible route.

British citizens cannot be deported under that framework. Individual circumstances and relevant legal protections must also be considered.

Meghan is American-born, but that does not establish that she holds no other nationality. The sources cited do not establish her current UK citizenship or immigration status, so the exchange cannot be treated as evidence that she is legally liable to deportation.

Becoming prime minister would not, by itself, turn Farage's comment into an enforceable decision.

Reports Describe Sussexes' UK Outings

The remarks circulated alongside reporting about the Sussexes' appearances in Britain after several years primarily based in California.

Meghan was reportedly photographed with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi at The Three Horseshoes in Asthall, near Burford, on 21 September.

A subsequent report described Harry and Meghan being photographed together outside The Falkland Arms in Great Tew on 1 October, the day after Johnson shared the interview clip.

Those appearances are separate from the political exchange. They do not establish how long the couple intend to remain in Britain or any change to their nationality or immigration status.

The reporting cited does not include a response from the Sussexes' representatives to Farage's comments.