President Donald Trump expressed his sympathy for the British monarchy as it tries to douse the scandal surrounding the former Prince Andrew's ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .

“It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the family,” Trump told reporters Sunday aboard Air Force One.

Trump was responding to a question about King Charles III's decision last week to effectively banish his brother from the royal family over the saga.

“That’s been a tragic situation, and it’s too bad. I mean, I feel badly for the family,” Trump said.

President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One en route to the White House Sunday, after taking off from West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Trump, who is known to be fond of the royal family, was hosted by Charles for an unprecedented

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