Donald Trump called Meghan Markle “terrible” but made it clear he had no intention of deporting Prince Harry over his past drug use—delivering an unexpected response to critics who argue the Duke of Sussex should never have been allowed into the US.

When asked by the New York Post whether he would remove Harry from the country, Trump responded, “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.” Interestingly, Trump’s remark about Meghan was entirely unprompted, as he was not even asked about her.

‘Whole Britain was laughing’

Trump’s comments sparked a range of reactions, with UK writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue stating on Sky News that “whole Britain was laughing” at the entertainment he provided by branding the Duchess of Sussex “terrible,” according to Express UK News. Krakue noted that most Britons do not perceive Harry as particularly intelligent and believe he is heavily influenced by his “very American” wife.

This is not the first time Trump has criticized the royal couple—he has previously suggested that Harry is “whipped” by Meghan. The tension between them is mutual, as Meghan has previously labeled Trump “divisive” and “misogynistic.”

While Krakue admitted that it was unnecessary for Trump to comment on Harry and Meghan, she found it highly amusing. “I can tell you now that whole Britain was laughing,” she said. She further remarked that hearing a US president call someone’s wife “terrible” was particularly ironic, given the couple’s ongoing efforts to maintain their privacy.