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Royal Legal Battle Brewing as Piers Morgan Names Royals in Archie Race Controversy

Published December 01, 2023
1 years ago

The British royal family is reportedly contemplating legal measures following Piers Morgan's controversial disclosure of two senior family members allegedly involved in discussions about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie. During an episode of his TalkTV show, Morgan shared these names after they emerged in the Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's new book 'Endgame.' The contentious move has royal insiders expressing deep dismay and the general public questioning the decorum of such disclosures.


The sensational allegations were first brought to light in the bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that there had been "several conversations" about the skin tone their unborn child would have. However, Meghan and Harry chose not to name the individuals involved out of respect and to prevent further fallout. Morgan's decision to name the royals directly contradicts the Sussexes’ approach and has drawn heavy fire from royal commentators.


Immediate feedback from royal commentators and the public has slammed Morgan’s actions as “spiteful" and "nasty," suggesting it was irresponsible of Morgan to stoke the flames of a highly sensitive issue. This sentiment is also reflected within Buckingham Palace, which is experiencing a severe backlash due to these revelations, according to reports by the Daily Mirror. However, from Morgan's perspective, his aim was to enable a more comprehensive dialogue about the racially charged allegations, which he fervently denies as having occurred within the royal circle.


The stakes have increased given that the Dutch publisher of Scobie's 'Endgame' has since retracted and destroyed copies containing the controversial names. This act signifies the gravity of the implications and the efforts to contain what could be potentially damaging information. Notwithstanding the publisher's measures, Morgan's relay of the information has pulled the spotlight right back onto the royal family, rehashing a narrative they have been keen to quieten.


Morgan has long been a staunch critic of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and has on numerous occasions publicly expressed his skepticism over the claims made by the royal couple. His latest action is in keeping with his typical brash approach to topics he is passionate about. Steadfast in his belief that no racist remarks were made, Morgan seeks transparent investigation into the truth of these allegations. However, the means by which he has chosen to proceed have not only angered many but have equally led to calls for legal scrutiny and action against him by the royal family.


The repercussions of Morgan's declarations are still unfolding, but one thing is clear - this discussion is far from over, with the royal family considering all pathways, legal or otherwise, to address this disclosure.



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