Nigel Farage jokes he’ll "deport" Meghan if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Farage branded the couple’s conduct over the past several years an "absolute disgrace." He told the programme: "The behaviour of Meghan and Harry has been an absolute disgrace. Now they’re back in the UK living here for who knows how long, and somehow, I can’t help it, I almost now begin to feel a bit sorry for Harry because it’s the classic tale of the weak man and the strong woman."

The Duchess, 45, and Prince Harry, 42, relocated to the Cotswolds with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at the end of August, six years after stepping down as working royals.

Despite his sharp criticism, Mr Farage expressed some pity for the Duke, whom he characterised as having made a "bad life choice" by marrying Meghan.

He drew literary and religious parallels, saying: "Shakespeare was on this, the bible was on this! There’s nothing new in this, it’s a classic tale."

The politician reflected warmly on Harry’s earlier public image, recalling his military service in Afghanistan, his reputation as a fun-loving royal, and his string of glamorous relationships. "He was the most popular royal for 100 years. People loved him!" Mr Farage remarked.

He stopped short of condemning the prince outright, however. "I think he’s made a bad life choice. I can’t wish him ill because we all get things wrong from time to time. I hope he sorts it out," he added.

The show’s host, Benny Johnson, responded by playfully urging Mr Farage "as a friend" not to send the Duchess back across the Atlantic. "Our independence from Meghan Markle is actually wonderful," the presenter joked, suggesting Americans were quite content with the arrangement.

Mr Farage clearly enjoyed the exchange. "You might get her back. You might get her back if I’m in charge," he replied with a laugh, leaving open the mock threat of returning Meghan to her home country.

Questions persist over whether the Sussexes intend to remain in Britain permanently.

Although Harry recently declared it was "great to be back on British soil," the couple have reportedly made "no plans" to sell their Montecito mansion, fuelling speculation that a return to the United States remains a possibility.

Reports indicate the pair may be weighing a move back to America if their taxpayer-funded security arrangements are not restored. Keeping their California property suggests they could yet spend a prolonged period stateside.

Their arrival in the Cotswolds marked the end of a six-year absence from the UK, during which the couple built a new life in southern California after relinquishing their roles as working members of the Royal Family.

A spokesman for the Sussexes has meanwhile condemned the "extraordinarily reckless" behaviour of international photographers who were observed outside Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s school. Two men carrying backpacks were seen apparently surveying the area over several hours before leaving in a white van.

The spokesman said: "There is a world of difference between legitimate media activity and photographers walking the perimeter of a school, stopping to look into the grounds and monitoring children as they go about their day."

The statement also referenced a recent incident at RAF Fairford, describing the photographers’ conduct as demonstrating "an extraordinary lack of judgment."

Since the family’s return, British media outlets have been following guidance from the Independent Press Standards Organisation not to reveal the location of the children’s school or the family home. Foreign photographers, however, are not bound by this arrangement.