Piers Morgan has delivered a harsh, eight-word response to the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the UK with their children. The controversial broadcaster, journalist, and television personality took to social media after the major royal development was revealed on Wednesday.
Morgan has been vocal about his disapproval of the Sussexes throughout recent years, particularly since the Duke and Duchess revealed their intention to withdraw as 'senior' members of the Royal Family nearly six years ago. Taking to social media after the news of the Sussexes' move back to the UK, the Uncensored presenter shared: 'I may have to emigrate to the US.'
The former Good Morning Britain host has repeatedly criticised the Sussexes, both on social media platforms and television broadcasts.
Public Reaction to the Announcement
On this occasion, however, he wasn't alone in questioning the decision online, with users swarming to X to express their views on the royal announcement, reports the Express. One user wrote: 'Couldn't agree more. The double standards are obvious,' while another concurred: 'They say they want to be left alone, right? [confused emoji].'
A third contributed: 'I think they mistake privacy with PR. They wonder why people don't like them.' While a fourth commented: 'Why bother posting pics if not letting anyone see their faces? If they want their privacy, then don't bother posting anything. Who do they think they are? [eyes rolling emoji].'
Details of the Return
According to the Daily Telegraph, the pair will return later this month, establishing their residence in a non-royal property outside London. It is understood there will be no alteration to Harry and Meghan's position and standing as private citizens and non-working members of the royal family.
The King was initially informed of the development on Sunday and is understood to embrace the chance to spend more time with the family in both a private and personal capacity. The Telegraph and Sun, which both revealed the story on Wednesday evening, report that the couple's children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are registered to begin at British schools in September.
Background of the Sussexes
Harry and Meghan, who wed at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May 2018 to become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were previously described as part of the 'Fab Four' alongside the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. However, in March 2019, Buckingham Palace revealed Harry and Meghan would establish their own household, separating from the joint arrangement they had shared with William and Kate, following media reports of tensions between the two couples.
Then in January 2020, the duke and duchess declared their intention to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family, achieve financial independence, continue supporting the Queen while dividing their time between the UK and North America. Having established a permanent base in Los Angeles, California by March 2020, Harry and Meghan formally stepped down from their roles as senior royals on March 31 of that year.
Recent Developments and Invictus Games
The startling news that the couple intend to relocate back to Britain arrives fewer than two months after the duke had been exploring ways to safely bring his wife and children to the UK to mark the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham. As recently as late June, he remained in a queue for a review by the Risk Management Board (RMB), part of the process by which the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) determines his security arrangements with he and his protection team working discreetly to ensure the visit could proceed without incident.
Meghan subsequently travelled to the UK in July with Archie and Lilibet to join Harry following the conclusion of a week-long series of events promoting the games. During the trip, the couple brought their children to meet the King for the first time in four years at his Highgrove residence. The Invictus Games are scheduled to run from July 10-27 next year, with Birmingham set to host approximately 550 wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans, along with their families, representing 25 nations.
