Kevin Maguire sparked a wave of complaints during a live Good Morning Britain segment after making a pointed remark about Prince William. The 66-year-old appeared alongside Kwasi Kwarteng to discuss Wednesday's top headlines, including the release of a special edition of Country Life guest-edited by the Prince of Wales.
The 300-page bumper issue features a drawing of a Kingfisher by Prince George, showcasing the eldest son's artistic skills. Presenter Susanna Reid noted that William, as a major landowner through the Duchy of Cornwall, aimed to highlight his commitment to conservation, sustainable farming and rural communities through the magazine.
Praise and Criticism for the Guest Editor
Kwasi Kwarteng was full of praise for the future King, describing him as the "perfect" editor of Country Life Magazine. "Going back to his role, given the Duchy of Cornwall has responsibilities there, he's absolutely the perfect editor for that magazine," he said.
Kevin, however, was far less convinced, delivering a brutal on-air swipe aimed at Prince William. "Does it include the complaints from tenants in the Duchy of Cornwall about rents and the poor quality of some of their homes?" he asked.
Viewer Backlash on Social Media
Kevin's remarks sparked fury online, with one viewer commenting: "No because it's a load of rubbish. The only home that had a problem was a tenant who wouldn't let anyone in to fix it. The rents are cheap. No one complains."
Another fumed: "He gets criticism for owning land - now he will be criticised for selling off some. ALL landlords not only have expenses to cover on their property & land, they hv the right to sell it." A third penned: "Any chance to tear apart William Kevin..."
Others agreed with Kevin, with one saying his comment was "spot on". Another said: "Look at how quickly the two hosts change the subject bc god forbid Prince William is put to the same level of scrutiny as his brother who does not take a cent from taxpayers."
Plans to Sell Duchy of Cornwall Estate
Earlier this year, it was reported that William is planning to sell off around 20% of his Duchy of Cornwall estate to reinvest the money in housing and nature. The plans could see more tenant farmers across England forced to move out, with up to 40 farm holdings across Devon, Cornwall, Herefordshire and the Midlands believed to be affected by the sale.
