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Piers Morgan Alleges He Triggered Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie ‘Rift’
Piers Morgan is asserting that he is the reason behind a supposed – and unconfirmed –falling out between Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie. The controversial media personality’s claim centers on a purported incident that allegedly sparked tension within the royal family.
During a recent episode of Morgan’s program, Uncensored, Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan commented on Prince Harry’s relationships, stating, “He has zero relationship with his friends and his family.”
Callahan referenced a report published by The Sun on Friday, March 28, which speculated that Harry, age 40, had “severed ties” with his cousin Eugenie, age 35. Morgan then interjected, claiming responsibility for the supposed discord.
Morgan’s Account of the Alleged Incident
“Well, that was because of me actually — the Eugenie thing — because she was with me and a group of other individuals in a London pub,” he declared. “I was photographed embracing them goodbye, and Harry witnessed this and became extremely angry. And I can confirm — breaking news — that this is completely accurate.”
Source Refutes Rift Claims
Despite Morgan’s firm assertions on his show, an insider disclosed to Us Weekly that rumors of a rift between Harry and Eugenie are unfounded.
“If anything, Eugenie is the only family member in communication with him,” the source revealed.
Us Weekly has reportedly contacted Prince Harry’s representatives for a statement.
Background on Morgan and Eugenie’s Public Encounter
The event Morgan alluded to apparently transpired in April 2023, when he and musician James Blunt were pictured alongside Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice. Notably, Morgan has a history of voicing contentious opinions concerning Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.
“There’s no way to avoid Piers,” the same source informed Us, mentioning his frequent presence at social gatherings.
Eugenie’s Continued Closeness with Harry and Meghan
Following Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal duties in 2020, their bond with Eugenie remained strong.
“Eugenie and Harry and Meghan share an unbreakable connection,” an insider exclusively told Us Weekly in December 2022. “They are in consistent contact and video call at least every couple of months with their children.”
Eugenie: A Bridge Between Royal Factions?
The insider further explained in 2022 that Eugenie and Meghan cultivated a friendship based on their shared experiences as mothers. (Meghan and Harry have two children, son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 3. Eugenie has two sons—August, 3, and Ernest, 22 months—with her husband Jack Brooksbank.)
“They are somewhat of an unexpected pairing, but they remain in contact,” the insider added, noting that Meghan and Eugenie “have remained friends and continue to be friends.”
In that same year, Us also reported that Eugenie, considered a “peacemaker,” facilitated a meeting between Harry and Meghan and the late Queen Elizabeth II after their decision to step back from royal responsibilities.
“She’s clearly maintained amicable relations with Harry and Meghan, visiting them in California and being publicly seen with them,” royal commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti stated regarding Eugenie at the time. “She is also believed to be close to the Queen, which would position her perfectly to facilitate such a meeting.”