Piers Morgan’s relentless criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been a headline-grabbing saga for years, and as of March 27, 2025, he’s still at it. So, what’s driving this one-man crusade? It’s a mix of personal grudges, professional stakes, and a knack for stirring the pot—here’s the breakdown.
It all kicked off back in 2016 when Morgan and Meghan were chummy. They swapped messages, met for drinks in London, and he thought they were pals. Then, bam—she met Harry, and Morgan claims she “ghosted” him cold. He’s admitted this on air, like on The Late Late Show in 2019, saying she ditched him the second she snagged a prince. That sting of rejection seems to fuel his fire—think of it as a personal vendetta with a megaphone. He’s not shy about it either, calling her a “social climber” and worse.
Fast forward to 2021, and things got nuclear. Meghan’s Oprah interview—where she dropped bombs about racism in the royal family and her suicidal thoughts—sent Morgan over the edge. On *Good Morning Britain*, he famously said he “didn’t believe a word” she said, sparking 58,000 complaints and his dramatic exit from the show. He’s doubled down since, claiming on platforms like *The Breakfast Club* in 2024 that her story’s full of holes (17 claims “disproven or exaggerated,” he says, though he’s vague on specifics). For Morgan, it’s not just disbelief—it’s a mission to paint her as a liar.
There’s more to it, though. Harry’s lawsuits against tabloids, especially Mirror Group Newspapers (where Morgan was editor from 1995-2004), hit a nerve. In 2023, Harry accused Morgan of knowing about phone hacking—claims backed by a High Court ruling that found “widespread unlawful activity” at the *Mirror*. Morgan’s brushed it off with snark (“I hope he stops invading royal privacy,” he quipped on X), but the legal heat might explain why he’s so hell-bent on discrediting Harry. It’s like a preemptive strike: trash their rep before they sink his.
Professionally, Morgan thrives on controversy—it’s his brand. His YouTube show *Piers Morgan Uncensored* rakes in views (and cash) by keeping the Sussexes in the crosshairs. In January 2025, he told *Variety* he’d love to grill Harry and Meghan “uncensored”—clicks guaranteed. Pair that with his cozy ties to the royal establishment (he’s hinted the Palace cheered his attacks, per X chatter), and it’s clear he’s playing to a loyal audience that laps up his anti-Sussex rants.
So why’s he still at it? It’s personal—he’s salty she ditched him. It’s legal—he’s dodging fallout from Harry’s court wins. And it’s business—slamming them keeps him relevant. Love him or hate him, Morgan’s not letting this feud die anytime soon.
