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The Post’s Piers Morgan was watching closely. The outspoken British commentator — who has long been a vocal critic of the former “Suits” star — took to Twitter to share a snarky joke about Markle’s royal return, which quickly blew up online.

TV personality Sharon Osbourne said she feels sorry for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have been separated from the royal family and received a smattering of boos Friday during Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London. Osbourne discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during Fox News' special coverage with Piers Morgan, Ainsley Earhardt and Martha MacCallum.  SHARON OSBOURNE: The royal family has always been like a Shakespearean play for me.

Piers Morgan, 57, has claimed that an insider told him Meghan Markle, 40, and Prince Harry’s, 37, reunion with the Royal Family was “pretty tense”.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK on Wednesday and made their first appearance the following day to watch Trooping the Colour.While senior royals including Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Charles joined the Queen on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the RAF flypast, Meghan and Harry watched from a window and were not part of the carriage procession.Speaking on his TalkTV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, the host said that royal sources informed him that the atmosphere was “frosty”.He adds that while other members of the Royal Family mingled in the garden following Trooping the Colour, Meghan and Harry “disappeared”.He said: “I was told by a very good source that it was pretty tense behind the scenes.“Apparently there was some disquiet from Palace officials that Meghan and Harry turned up apparently 15 minutes late. “Not for the actual start of the parade but 15 minutes later than they were supposed to.“Apparently it was all quite frosty behind the scenes.“The rest of the family went out in the garden and were milling around, and they just disappeared."So, there is already a lot of tension there and the only glue it seems in this whole tension is the Queen, and she’s not going to be there." Piers went on to discuss today’s thanksgiving service at St Paul’s, which the Queen is not attending after she experienced “some discomfort” during Thursday’s events.A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen greatly enjoyed today's birthday parade and flypast but did experience some discomfort."Taking into account the journey and activity required to

Piers Morgan took a dig at Meghan Markle as the Queen began her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, but his social media followers were not entirely impressed.The former Good Morning Britain host, 57, shared a montage on social media of pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest son Prince Louis as he made faces while standing next to the monarch, the Daily Mirror reports.Louis was pictured alternatively waving, pulling faces and putting his hands over his ears while he attended the spectacular show in London. Morgan tweeted: "Is this when Aunty Meghan arrived?"It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Britain to attend the celebrations, alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.One of Piers' followers replied: "Five years later and you're still obsessed." A second commented: "You’ve been saying all week about this being the Queen's weekend and to not make it all about Meghan which you were correct to say and I know this is meant in a humorous manner but you aren’t helping the cause here." A third wrote: "Louis is definitely going to be the fun one of his family." To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. It came as thousands of people lined the streets for the celebrations, cheering as an RAF Red Arrows flypast roared across the capital.Meghan appeared to be in a good mood as she joined members of the Royal Family at the Trooping the Colour parade, before Her Majesty appeared before the huge crowds at Buckingham Palace.

Piers Morgan couldn’t help a jibe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the Platinum Jubilee.The TalkTV host hinted that “tension” between the royals could get worse amid the Queen’s confirmed absence from Friday’s (June 3) National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral.Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch, who is celebrating 70 years on the throne, will be absent tomorrow after pulling out “with great reluctance” after experiencing “some discomfort” during Thursday’s Jubilee celebrations.The full statement added: “Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate in tomorrow’s National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, Her Majesty, with great reluctance, has concluded that she will not attend.”But speaking on his talk show, Piers suggested that “tension” between the Queen and Harry and Meghan could get worse without the Queen there as “glue” to hold everyone together.Piers said sources at the Palace told him that the Trooping of the Colour parade had been “tense” behind the scenes, describing the atmosphere as “frosty”.He said: “The rest of the family went into the garden and were milling around and they [Meghan and Harry] just disappeared.“So there is already a lot of tension there and the only glue it seems in the whole tension is The Queen, and she’s not going to be there [tomorrow]!”Jockey and guest on Piers’ show Frankie Dettori added: “When you look at The Queen’s schedule for the next three or four days it’s really so much and we forget she is a great old age of 96. “And also she’s going to miss the Derby on Saturday, which is probably the first time in over 50 years.

In one photo, Prince Louis appeared to be exasperated by the planes which flew overhead.Taking to Twitter, Piers took aim at the Duchess of Sussex in a cheeky swipe.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he penned: "[Laughing emoji] "Is this when Aunty Meghan arrived?"

The United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign with the Platinum Jubilee, but some members of the royal family have not been included in all the festivities. Fox Nation host Piers Morgan detailed Prince Andrew's reported absence from the entire event following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and why Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, were not included on the balcony.  PIERS MORGAN: If you're wondering who you won't see today, you won't see Prince Andrew, who is still reeling from the sex scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein. So he's been banished.

Addressing the matter, the Archbishop explained to ITV News that the UK has become a very “unforgiving society”.He said: “Forgiveness really does matter.

Piers Morgan, 57, has described the result of Johnny Depp, 58, and Amber Heard’s defamation trial “a complete disaster” for the actress. The Virginia jury on Wednesday (May 1) delivered its unanimous verdict, with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor being awarded $10 million (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages.

supports HTML5 videoPiers Morgan has called the result of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial ‘a complete disaster’ for the Aquaman actress, as celebrities including Gary Lineker, Ashley Benson and Ryan Adams reacted to the verdict.Today, the jury taking part in the hearing finally delivered their unanimous verdict, with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor being awarded $10million in compensatory damages and an additional $5m in punitive damages.Heard, whose head was bowed as she listened to the jury’s verdict on the case, won one of her three defamation countersuit claims against Depp, and was awarded $2m.In a statement, the 36-year-old said she was ‘heartbroken’, stating: ‘The disappointment I feel today is beyond words.’Meanwhile, her ex-husband said in a statement after his victory: ‘Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that.’Reacting to the result live on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the presenter described the verdict as a ‘complete slam dunk victory for Johnny Depp’ and a ‘wipeout for Amber Heard’, adding that it was a ‘complete vindication’ for the Edward Scissorhands actor.‘It’s hard to imagine a bigger humiliation for Amber Heard.

In view of his 7.9 million followers, Piers commented on the news.He exclaimed that it was the “least surprising news” of the millennium.It comes just before the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations later this week.  Daily Mail Online Tweeted yesterday: “Harry and Meghan’s popularity sinks to an all-time low”.Piers wrote in response: “Least surprising news of the Millennium..”The reporter’s fans and followers rushed to the comments to chime in.Twitter user @Nadinekellman hit back at the star: “How’s your popularity?”Speaking about Piers' new programme, Uncensored, @Andymercer asked: “You not having them on your new show?”@Ricekripeace said: “The fact you’re commenting about it is even less surprising.”Piers' comments come after he took aim at Harry and Meghan in a new rant.The former GMB presenter said two days ago that the couple would hijack the Queen’s jubilee celebrations.He referred to the pair as “selfish wastrels”.The outspoken TV host said on his TalkTV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored last week: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the southern English county that I come from, incidentally, where they’ve spent precisely three hours, are a pair of undignified, whiney, hypocritical virtue-signalling, selfish wastrels.“The privacy demanding, poverty preaching carbon-conscious couple will fly 5,000 miles, spilling 1.5 metric tons of CO2 emissions, accompanied of course by the Netflix documentary camera crew recording their Kardashian-style, reality show.”He added he was most worried about how the former royal pair would make the event “all about themselves”.Piers furthered: “And I’m already shuddering at how this fame-hungry duo will hijack the headlines from the woman [The Queen].“They should be given them purely to

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden burst into laughter as impressionist Ben Nickless poked fun at her friend Piers Morgan.Amanda was seen bursting into laughter when Ben took to the stage to perform his semi-final routine for the judges on Tuesday (May 31).The comic was busy delivering a song packed full of witty lines matched to the celebrities he was imitating when he took on the persona of television presenter Piers.Ben, 40, - who married his wife Zoe 11 years ago - was celebrating his birthday today as he made his bid to impress fans with the self-penned ditty.As Piers' face appeared on the screen above him he adopted the outspoken host's voice and mannerisms as he made a joke about his Good Morning Britain departure to the tune of The Greatest Showman anthem This Is Me.He sang: "When the sharpest words gonna cut me down, right, I'll give my honest opinion and then I'll just walk out, right."Amanda couldn't hide her amusement at the hilarious performance as she burst out laughing at the lyrics.Following his performance, the judges heaped praise on Ben as they gave him their support for obtaining a place in the final.David Walliams said: "I feel we need the golden buzzer still to be here, because that's like a complete golden buzzer moment now. The Royal Variety performance is made for talent like yours."If there is any justice you will be there this year and if not this year then another year."Amanda agreed with David's take as she also admitted believing Ben more than deserved a place in the final.She said: "I think you're a genius.

Piers Morgan bragged about the ratings success of his TalkTV show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, on Twitter today.The presenter claimed to be “beating” Sky News in terms of ratings and thanked his viewers for their support. Piers, 57, gleefully shared the news with his 7.9 million Twitter followers today.“BREAKING: ⁦@PiersUncensored⁩ beat ⁦@SkyNews⁩ in the UK ratings last night for the 14th time in our 21 shows so far,” he wrote. “Given that Sky’s been going 33 years & we’ve been going 36 days, that’s not too shabby. “Thanks for watching!” He added with a thumbs up emoji.Piers’ ratings boast comes after reports of plummeting numbers in previous weeks, but it looks like things might be taking a turn.The journalist’s followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on his new show.“Ah yes a single show beat the 1hr slot of a 24hr news channel, nice,” wrote Marzipas.While F.S.E defended him, penning: “Amazing! People have got to understand the most obvious and blatant thing here.  “Whether you love him or hate him, people will and do still watch him.That’s all he cares about also. “Perhaps controversial character but actually speaks a lot of harsh truths… That many shy away from.” (sic)“Congratulations on beating a rolling news channel,” Merfyn commented sarcastically.While Atmo1UK wrote: “You've had some good guests and good discussions.

Radio Times.The new show features Piers’ verdict on the day's global events with an hour of debate and straight-talking interviews with the world's leading figures.Ian's comments come after it was reported Piers' show averaged more than 300,000 viewers for his debut episode on April 25, in which he interviewed the former US president Donald Trump.But since then the viewing figures have plunged, with recent episodes getting about 30,000 viewers, according to the Mail Online.Meanwhile, Tom decided to not touch on his relationship with the royals after it was alleged he and Prince William had a falling out in April last year.According to Royal sources, the two were friends for two decades.It has been said that ITV's News at Ten host has “annoyed” his friend Prince William by "seeming to side" with his brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan Markle following their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.Tom has interviewed both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the past.The journalist is also known to have been close friends with Harry and William.The royal insider said: "The friendship between William and Tom is very much over."The Duke feels let down by Bradby and the way he's acted over the past few months."William is a sensitive soul and believes it's in times of crisis when you find out who your true friends are."The source added: "The Duke will, of course, remain cordial and professional in his relations with senior media figures, but that special relationship he once had with Bradby is no more."William no longer sees him as a friend."The source also claimed some staff at Buckingham Palace believe Tom’s reporting on ITV News favours the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.They

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"Listen, I would like to give her the benefit of the doubt just because this is a tragedy that has moved everyone, that she's not doing this as a form of self-promotion," she told the presenter."However, if there are Netflix cameras then clearly she is."Royal author Angela Levin was also quick to question the Duchess after pictures of Meghan paying a visit to the memorial site emerged."Can you imagine getting a photographer plus a bodyguard to take a picture of you laying roses in memory of the most hideous attack on a school in Texas," she tweeted."Or did the parents or teachers ask her to come? We'll know when the Netflix filming is released."The Duchess of Sussex had flown to Texas from California to pay tribute to the 21 lives lost during the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday.Markle, who kept a low profile, wore a grey t-shirt, blue jeans, sneakers and a dark baseball cap, was filmed leaving a bouquet of white roses in front of a makeshift memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse.A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed the visit and said it was important for her, as a mother herself, to extend her condolences and support to the community.The Duchess also visited a community centre hosting a blood drive, where she dropped off two crates full of sandwiches, drinks and desserts for the blood donors, according to Buzzfeed News.

Piers Morgan is reportedly taking a length break from his role on TalkTV after his new show struggled to pull in a viewership.The controversial reporter, who infamously stormed off the Good Morning Britain set after he was challenged by Alex Beresford, took up a slot at TalkTV after the incident.Piers Morgan: Uncensored has been unsuccessful in terms of viewing numbers, with a report from May 18 showing that his audience was just 24,000 during a primetime evening slot.Since the launch of the programme, Piers has been slammed by a guest who called him a "c***", had a conversation with controversial former president Donald Trump and has interviewed a spokesperson for the Taliban.The show’s dwindling audience has resulted in the journalist’s decision to take a backseat from Uncensored.Some of Piers’ followers took to Twitter to question who would take his place on the self titled showOne wrote: “I understand Piers Morgan is taking a six week break from his show. No news as to who will stand in for him with his 32,000 viewers.”Another scathingly tweeted: “Piers Morgan can’t even beat ratings that most bedroom YouTubers get.

Piers Morgan, 57, has taken to Twitter to confirm that he will be taking an extended break from his TalkTV show later this summer.The former Good Morning Britain presenter revealed his plans for the summer, while joking that he might not make it back.Piers wrote the message earlier this evening in view of his 7.9 million followers.He penned: "Apparently, I’m ‘going on holiday for 6 weeks’."The good news is that a real-life hologram of me will be hosting @PiersUncensored for the next 10 weeks."Then I’ll be hanging out in America for a bit with serial killers.So may or may not be back depending how that goes.."Many social media users took to the post's comments to express their view on Piers' news.40till5 said: "Didn't you just get back from your last holiday?"Mike32277328 suggested in response: "I think he's saying he has been 'sent' on holiday for six weeks by TalkTV and probably won't return."Piers Uncensored has been cancelled."LorraineSxxx commented: "CANCELLED - Oh well enjoy the break, it could be a long one!"News of his summer break comes after the huge drop in ratings on Piers' show.The opening night of Piers Uncensored attracted 400,000 viewers when he interviewed Donald Trump last month.However, the Official BARB (Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board) shared their data, which showed a recent episode to have an average of 24,000 views.News of Piers' break prompted comparisons on social media with Andrew Neil’s flight as GB News’s flagship presenter.Andrew announced he was going on holiday to France two weeks after the channel’s troubled launch and did not return to presenting duties.GentClassical jibed: "Piers is going on an Andrew Neil type of holiday."RichardChester added: "Piers Morgan taking a six-week break

TalkTV's Piers Morgan welcomed Lady Colin Campbell onto his show to discuss Prince Andrew, but the pair ended up rowing.On Friday's programme (May 27), Lady C strongly disagreed with Piers about his stance on Prince Andrew attending and taking part in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Piers argued that after Andrew paid off his civil sexual assault case, he shouldn't be allowed to parade around unashamedly on his mum's big day.However, Lady C abruptly put her point across and argued that he most definitely should be included.Talking about Prince Andrew, Piers said: "You should not be able to continue with public life."Find out everything you need to know about the Platinum Jubilee by clicking here.To which Lady C snapped: "Utter rubbish. Piers, in due respect since when, was this a country where you are guilty until proven innocent.

Piers Morgan reignited his feud with Meghan Markle on his new show as he claimed that the Duchess will “hijack headlines” along with Prince Harry when the Platinum Jubilee celebrations take place next week. The 57 year old launched a bitter tirade about Meghan, 40, on his programme Uncensored on Thursday, bringing Harry, 37, into his negative rant as he complained that the couple would “make the Jubilee all about themselves”.