- 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.