Piers Morgan Claps Back at Prince Harry’s Police Investigation Call

Piers Morgan has fired back after Prince Harry recently called for a police investigation in light of his ongoing legal battles with Mirror Group Newspapers.

The Talk TV host didn't mince words as he responded to the Duke of Sussex, who made headlines with a statement read by his lawyer, David Sherborne.

This statement followed Harry's settlement with MGN, which notably mentioned Morgan.

In a twist of events, Harry is set to receive a significant sum in damages from MGN, alongside his legal fees.

His lawyer, Sherborne, outlined that this payout comes as a result of Harry's claims against the newspaper group, which includes serious allegations of unethical journalistic practices.

Morgan was directly named in the statement, highlighting the tension between him and the royal family.

Harry's statement accused Morgan of relentless attacks against him, suggesting that the former editor was fully aware of the questionable methods employed by journalists during his tenure.

The judge overseeing the case noted that Morgan's actions demonstrated a blatant disregard for court rulings, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive legal response to such behavior.

Morgan wasted no time in taking to social media to share his thoughts.

With a following of 8.7 million on X, he expressed his agreement with Harry's sentiments about media intrusion into the private lives of royals.

He labeled such interference as “callous” and “reprehensible,” urging the Duke to halt his public criticisms.

The backdrop to this latest spat is Harry's lawsuit against MGN, where he alleged that the company engaged in illegal activities, including voicemail interception and deception to gather personal information.

Following a settlement reached on Friday, Sherborne confirmed that MGN will make an interim payment of £400,000 to Harry.

This isn't the first time Morgan has taken aim at Harry.

The former Mirror editor has been vocal in his criticism following court rulings that have favored the Duke.

In December, Judge Fancourt ruled that voicemail interception was rampant at MGN and acknowledged that Harry's messages had indeed been accessed unlawfully, resulting in a £140,600 damages award.

Morgan's previous comments about Harry have been particularly scathing.

He accused the Duke of exploiting his family's struggles for financial gain, especially during a time when two of his grandparents were gravely ill.

This kind of rhetoric has fueled the ongoing feud between the two, drawing public attention to their contrasting views.

Moreover, Morgan has suggested that Harry's stated mission to reform the media is a facade.

Instead, he claims that the real goal of Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, is to undermine the British monarchy itself.

This assertion reflects a broader narrative that has emerged around the couple's relationship with the royal family.

As the saga unfolds, it's clear that tensions remain high.