- Piers
Morgan delivers strong on-air rebuke to President Donald Trump over
repeated criticisms of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. - Morgan
highlights Harry’s decorated military service in Afghanistan and Invictus
Games work while challenging Trump’s focus on the couple’s royal family
disputes. - Trump’s
comments address the Sussexes’ US security status, media projects, and
future UK relations following their 2020 departure from royal duties. - Exchange
underscores ongoing transatlantic media and political attention on Harry
and Meghan’s interviews, memoir “Spare,” and Netflix
documentary. - Morgan,
a vocal critic of the couple, uses Trump’s remarks to reiterate debate
over monarchy roles, security arrangements, and public statements.
London (Washington Insider Megazine) January 24, 2026 –
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has delivered a forceful on-air and online
response to comments made by United States President Donald Trump about Prince
Harry. Morgan’s remarks came after Trump again criticised the Duke of Sussex
and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in recent interviews, including comments about
their relationship and future in the United Kingdom.
The exchange highlights the continued political and media
focus on the couple’s standing in both Britain and the United States.
Morgan, a long-time critic of Harry and Meghan, framed his
message as a direct response to Trump’s characterisation of the couple and to
speculation about their security status and public roles. Trump’s latest
comments followed previous statements in which he questioned the couple’s
decisions since stepping back from royal duties and suggested they had
disrespected the late Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family.
Trump’s Recent Remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly commented on Prince
Harry and Meghan in interviews with US and British media, criticising their
public statements and decisions since relocating to North America in 2020. In
earlier remarks, Trump said he was “not a fan” of Meghan, accused her of being
“disrespectful” to the royal family, and suggested Harry would “regret”
decisions made after leaving royal duties.
In more recent comments, Trump linked his views to questions
about security support and official treatment for the couple if they were to
spend more time in the United States while he is in office. He has previously
claimed he would not support US taxpayer-funded security for the Duke and
Duchess, comments that drew wide media coverage in both countries.
Trump’s latest remarks repeated themes he has raised over
several years, including criticism of the couple’s interviews, media projects,
and their public discussion of relations within the royal family. These
comments again prompted reactions from British commentators, including Morgan,
who has made the couple a recurring subject on his programmes and columns.
Piers Morgan’s Direct Message and On-Air Response
In his latest broadcast, Piers Morgan addressed Trump’s
comments directly, describing them as part of a continuing political and media
narrative around Prince Harry and Meghan. Morgan reiterated his long-held view
that the couple’s public statements about the royal family have generated
controversy and scrutiny, but he also stated that ongoing political commentary
about them from the White House places the couple in the centre of a wider
transatlantic debate.
Morgan used his programme to deliver a pointed message to
Trump, saying the president’s repeated focus on Prince Harry risked
overshadowing broader policy priorities. He highlighted the fact that Harry is
a decorated veteran who served in Afghanistan and remains involved in veteran
support initiatives, including the Invictus Games, which have continued to receive
international backing.
Media Focus on Security, Status and Public Role
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Trump’s earlier statements on whether the US should fund
security for the Duke and Duchess resurfaced in recent coverage of his latest
comments. Reports noted that security provision for the couple has largely been
handled through UK arrangements during their time as working royals and
subsequently through private arrangements after their change of status.
Debate has also continued in the UK over whether Harry
should retain certain honorary military titles and roles, and whether he should
have a formal public position within the monarchy. Morgan and other
commentators have frequently discussed these issues, linking them to the
couple’s interviews with US media and their move to California.
Background on Harry and Meghan’s Move and Media Projects
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back from senior royal
duties in 2020, announcing a move to North America and later settling in
California. The couple signed media and production deals with platforms
including Netflix and Spotify, producing documentaries and podcasts that
examined their personal experiences, mental health, and relations with the
royal family.
Their March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they
discussed internal family tensions, media pressure and concerns they said were
raised about the skin colour of their then-unborn child, drew global attention
and prompted responses from Buckingham Palace. Subsequent projects, including
the “Harry & Meghan” documentary series and Harry’s memoir “Spare,” further
intensified public debate.
Morgan has been among the most prominent critics of these
projects, arguing that the couple’s public narrative has strained relations
with the royal family and contributed to institutional and public scrutiny.
Trump’s recent remarks have intersected with these discussions, framing Harry
and Meghan’s choices within broader cultural and political debates in the
United States.
Trump’s Past Comments on the British Royal Family
Trump has previously commented on several members of the
British royal family during and after his earlier presidential term. He praised
Queen Elizabeth II after official visits, describing her as a “tremendous woman,”
while criticising other public figures, including Meghan, over political
statements and media appearances.
In earlier interviews, Trump characterised Meghan as “nasty”
in the context of her comments about him prior to the 2016 US election, remarks
that drew continued attention amid his later comments about her and Prince
Harry. His recent statements on the couple have been interpreted in UK and US
media as part of a pattern of weighing in on prominent public and celebrity
figures.
Public and Media Reactions in the UK and US
Coverage of Trump’s latest remarks and Morgan’s response has
highlighted differing perspectives in the UK and US media landscapes. Some
outlets have emphasised the political dimension of a sitting US president
repeatedly discussing members of the British royal family, while others have
focused on the celebrity and cultural aspects of the story.
Polling in both countries has shown fluctuating public views
of Prince Harry and Meghan over recent years, with periods of higher sympathy
around issues such as mental health and security concerns, and more negative
ratings following critical media coverage. Morgan’s commentary has been a
recurring feature in British debate, while US coverage has ranged from
supportive profiles to critical analysis of the couple’s media strategy.
Continuing Spotlight on Prince Harry’s Role and Future
As Trump continues to make statements about Prince Harry and
Meghan, and figures like Piers Morgan respond, the couple remain a central
focus in discussions about the modern role of the monarchy and the intersection
of media, politics and royalty.
Harry’s ongoing work with veteran communities, including the
Invictus Games, and the couple’s foundation projects in areas such as mental
health, digital safety and gender equality continue alongside public debate
about their media output.
Buckingham Palace has maintained
a limited public response to the couple’s interviews and projects, issuing
short statements when necessary but largely avoiding detailed public exchanges.
UK and US media indicate that attention on the couple is likely to persist,
particularly when high-profile political figures such as Trump address them
directly and prominent broadcasters like Morgan respond in kind.
