Good Morning Britain viewers were left furious after the programme led with a story about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Monday, August 24. Presenters Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins fronted the ITV breakfast show and revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the top story of the day, prompting many viewers to take to social media in frustration.
Security row and taxpayer bill
The coverage centred on the Duke's long-running security dispute, which was said to have been granted ahead of his UK return, despite his recent court defeat. Charlotte Hawkins told viewers: "It's expected that security will be granted to him, Meghan and their children upon their return, and the bill estimated to be £5 million a year, will apparently be paid for by the taxpayer. Not the palace or Harry."
Richard Madeley added: "No official comment from Buckingham Palace over the Sussexes' imminent return despite the Royal Family all meeting up in Balmoral."
Viewers react on social media
As the discussion continued, one viewer took to X/Twitter and fumed: "More anti-Harry and Meghan bulls**t on #GMB... Time to switch off." Another questioned: "Why is Harry and Meghan the top story? Surely this is a joke?"
The story remains a breaking live TV story, with updates promised as soon as further information is received.
