Princess Beatrice's recent lunch with Piers Morgan, a vocal critic of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, suggests her friendship with Harry is "effectively over," according to royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths.
Lunch in Saint Tropez Reveals Allegiances
Beatrice was spotted at a fashionable restaurant in Saint Tropez, France, alongside her husband and Morgan. Griffiths, Editor at Large of the Mail on Sunday, discussed the sighting on the True Royalty Podcast, noting that the choice of company speaks volumes about Beatrice's current relationship with her cousin.
"I would have thought she’d be lying low, but instead she’s gone to this incredibly fashionable restaurant and mingled with, actually, some medium rent celebrities like Kelly Brook," Griffiths said. However, the presence of Piers Morgan was the key detail.
Piers Morgan: Harry's 'Absolute Nemesis'
Griffiths described Morgan as Prince Harry's "absolute nemesis," adding, "So any friendship she has with Prince Harry is effectively over from this moment." Morgan has a long-standing feud with the Sussexes, particularly Meghan Markle, whom he has publicly criticized for years. He once called her a "grasping, selfish, scheming Kardashian wannabe" and a "narcissistic whiny brat."
Beatrice's Low Profile Amid Family Scandals
Beatrice and her sister, Princess Eugenie, have kept a low profile recently, as scandals involving their father, Prince Andrew, have dominated headlines. This outing marks a return to public life for Beatrice, but it also signals a clear distance from Harry, who has been based in California since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
Harry is currently in the UK for a brief visit, expected to meet with King Charles III, but other family relationships remain strained.
