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Television personality Piers Morgan has offered sharp criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following new allegations of workplace misconduct directed at the Duke of Sussex. The controversy arises from claims made by Dr. Sophie Chandauka, former chairwoman of Sentebale, who has alleged “harassment and bullying at scale” in the period leading up to Prince Harry’s recent departure from the charity organization. Prince Harry has since publicly refuted these accusations, dismissing them as “blatant lies” and expressing his desire for the Charity Commission to investigate and reveal “the truth” regarding the situation at Sentebale.
Piers Morgan Reacts to Prince Harry Bullying Claims
Piers Morgan, known for his outspoken commentary, responded to Prince Harry’s public statement by sharing an image online, labeling the situation “comically ironic.” Morgan drew a comparison to past allegations made by Meghan Markle against the Royal Family. In a post on X, Morgan declared: “BREAKING: Prince Harry calls a black woman who made allegations of racism & harassment against a member of the Royal Family, a liar.”
Irony Assertion and Meghan Markle’s Previous Demands for Apology
Morgan further highlighted what he deemed the “comically ironic” element, questioning whether “Meghan will now write to him demanding he apologise for disbelieving the accuser’s ‘truth’…” This remark references prior instances where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly sought apologies for perceived grievances.
In 2022, following the release of their controversial Netflix docuseries, it was widely reported that Harry and Meghan had requested a formal apology from Buckingham Palace. Sources suggested that the couple’s willingness to attend King Charles’s coronation was contingent upon receiving this apology.
Historical Context: Prior Racism Accusations Against Royal Family
During their Netflix series, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reiterated accusations of racism directed at the Royal Family. Prince Harry asserted the existence of an “unconscious bias” within the Windsor family, which he argued prevented them from fully grasping the extent of Meghan’s vulnerability, particularly in relation to media attention.
Furthermore, in their widely publicized 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle stated there had been “concerns and conversations” within the Royal Family regarding the potential skin tone of their then unborn son, Archie.
Sentebale Background and Current Dispute
The present allegations against Prince Harry center on claims made by Dr. Chandauka concerning the Sentebale board. These claims encompass workplace bullying, harassment, and misogyny – specifically highlighting prejudice directed toward black women.
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho jointly established Sentebale in 2006. The organization’s primary objective is to support vulnerable children and young people in Africa affected by poverty, inequality, and HIV/AIDS. Sentebale was founded in honor of Prince Harry’s late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
The current disagreement reportedly stems from differing opinions regarding fundraising priorities within Africa. This disagreement led to several trustees requesting Dr. Chandauka’s resignation. Subsequently, when Dr. Chandauka pursued legal action to retain her position, these trustees resigned in protest. Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso then demonstrated their support for the trustees by also resigning from their roles as patrons of Sentebale.