Meghan Markle lodged a 'formal ITV complaint' after Piers Morgan's comments
Meghan Markle reportedly lodged a formal ITV complaint after Piers Morgan made controversial comments about her and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
- Meghan Markle reportedly lodged a formal complaint to ITV after Piers Morgan shared his fury over her and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah.
- Piers insisted he didn't "believe a word she said" after Meghan spoke out about her struggles in facing royal life and suicidal feelings she suffered with when she was pregnant.
- This royal news comes after Beyoncé Knowles praised the duchess for her 'courage' in a public display of support.
Piers came under fire from Good Morning Britain viewers, royal fans and mental health charities when he reacted to the explosive interview and has since quit the show.
During Meghan and Harry’s chat with Oprah, the couple opened up about their rocky time in the royal spotlight, before stepping back from the family and moving to their new home in LA.
Meghan, who is pregnant with a baby girl, also alleged that a member of the royal family made a racist comment about baby Archie's skin tone before he was born, with Oprah confirming it was not the Queen or Prince Philip.
“In those months when I was pregnant, all around this same time, we had the conversation of he won’t be given security, he’s not going to be given a title and, also, concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born,” Meghan said.
Meghan also opened up about suicidal feelings that she battled during her first pregnancy, telling Oprah she "just didn’t want to be alive anymore".
Responding to the claims made in the interview, Piers questioned the truth behind Meghan's reports that she had tried and failed to seek help from The Firm.
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
"Who did you go to? What did they say to you? I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word she said, Meghan Markle. I wouldn’t believe it if she read me a weather report," Piers said.
"It’s not for me to question if she felt suicidal, I wasn’t in her mind and that’s for her to say,” he later added.
"My real concern was a disbelief frankly… that she went to a senior member of the Royal household and told them she was suicidal and was told she could not have any help because it would be a bad look for the family."
It's now being reported that Meghan lodged an official complaint to ITV following Piers' remarks.
According to The Guardian, an official complaint was lodged on behalf of the duchess after Piers' comments were broadcast on ITV.
It's also been said that ITV have 'refused to deny' that a complaint was made by Meghan.
Caitlin is a Junior News Editor for Goodto.com, covering all things royal, celeb, lifestyle, food, and family. Having set her sights on becoming a magazine journalist when she was a child, Caitlin took on work experience stints at local papers and titles such as Cosmopolitan, Now, Reveal and Take a Break while studying for her Multimedia Journalism degree and has interviews with celebs, reality stars and the Archbishop of Canterbury under her belt (of course, she couldn't resist asking him about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry).
-
Half of Gen Z say their parents 'don't take my mental health concerns seriously', research shows - here are 3 ways to help support older children
With research showing that half of teens and young adults feel their parents don't take their mental health concerns seriously, we share how you can show your support.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
-
9 of the best mix and make toys that make perfect gifts when you have no idea what to buy
The best mix and make toys combine creativity, mystery and a touch of magic for an engaging play experience that is guaranteed to spark any child's imagination
By Sarah Handley Published
-
Meghan Markle opens up about ‘cruel’ and ‘hateful’ online bullying she experienced throughout her pregnancies - and reveals the one thing that got her through it
Meghan reflected on the struggles she experienced during her pregnancies in an emotional speech at the SXSW festival over the weekend
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet set to benefit massively from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest venture - and it proves the couple want the very best future for their children
The royal youngsters aren't the only children whose lives could be changed by the project
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle change Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's surname in ‘surprise’ move that proves they will always be royals
The royal couple have rebranded their website and made some poignant changes to their children's names
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly ‘shocked’ about the controversial reaction to their baby name
Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly 'furious' when the couple used her childhood nickname as their daughter's name
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to announce their pregnancy at an odd royal event - and not everyone would have been pleased with them stealing the limelight
Their decision likely ruffled some feathers
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Meghan Markle recalls ‘wonderful’ Christmas with Royal Family that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet missed out on and reveals how the celebrations fulfilled her biggest childhood wish
Meghan has fond memories of her festive celebrations with the royals
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Top 10 tips for building relationships with ‘estranged’ grandparents in light of Meghan Markle’s ‘text updates to King Charles’ about Prince Archie and Lilibet
'It's not our decision as parents to completely cut them off'
By Selina Maycock Published
-
Meghan Markle says she’s ‘enjoying every moment’ of Christmas preparations with children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
The Sussex family have some sweet holiday traditions
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published