Piers Morgan has reignited his long-running dispute with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, criticising the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after reports suggested the couple were preparing for their first “official” joint appearance since their return to the UK.
The former Good Morning Britain presenter took aim at the couple on X after People magazine reported the planned outing. The wording quickly drew criticism online, with users pointing out that Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the Royal Family and therefore do not undertake official royal engagements.
A community note was added to the social media post to clarify the distinction between the couple’s public activities and formal royal duties.
It stated that joint visits by Harry and Meghan should not be described as official royal engagements. The note also referred to a letter issued by the Lord Chamberlain on behalf of King Charles following the couple’s return to the UK, which said their charitable work “is a personal matter to them both and undertaken in their private capacity”.
Morgan was quick to weigh in, delivering a blunt response to the controversy.
“They’re not doing anything ‘official’ – they’re a pair of unofficial grifters exploiting their royal titles in the most shameless manner,” he wrote.
Piers Morgan’s long-running feud with Meghan Markle
The latest criticism comes amid Morgan’s continued involvement in the debate surrounding Harry and Meghan, particularly his outspoken views on the Duchess.
Morgan famously left Good Morning Britain in 2021 after a heated disagreement over Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. Following the row, he quit the ITV programme and refused to return.
The dispute has remained a recurring part of Morgan’s public commentary. His latest remarks about the Sussexes come shortly after reports that he had secured another victory following his dramatic departure from the breakfast show.
While Morgan continues to comment on the Royal Family and its wider public profile, his own media business is also preparing for a new phase of growth.
Piers Morgan Uncensored introduces paid subscriptions
Morgan’s YouTube programme, Piers Morgan Uncensored, is preparing to launch its first paid subscription offering, expanding the business beyond its existing free content.
The company plans to introduce four weekly newsletters covering different subjects: Piers Morgan Uncensored, History Uncensored, The Royals Uncensored and Football Uncensored.
The strategy is designed to persuade a portion of the show’s existing audience to become paying subscribers, with the company targeting a conversion rate of around 2% to 4%.
The subscription service will be priced separately for each content category. Each newsletter offering will cost $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Subscribers will also be able to take advantage of a discounted annual plan priced at $29.99 for the first 30 days of the launch offer.
Rashida Jones, chief executive of Uncensored, explained that the company intends to build on the material already available to its free audience.
“We have a very premium experience in our free tier.
“The subscriptions will appeal to people who are looking for more content, ad-free content, and earlier content. We think this is additive.”
Uncensored’s growing business ambitions
The subscription launch follows a significant fundraising milestone for Uncensored. In June 2026, the company was valued at $145 million after securing $27 million in investment.
The funding round was led by Raine Ventures and Antenna Group, providing further backing for the business as it develops its content offerings and explores new ways to generate revenue.
For Morgan, the move represents an expansion of the media venture he established after leaving Good Morning Britain. As his public criticism of Harry and Meghan continues to attract attention, his company is also working to turn its existing audience into a more substantial paid membership base.