The Good Morning Britain host attacked the Duchess of Sussex after details of the huge bill emerged yesterday. Mr Morgan compared former actress Meghan to American reality star Kim Kardashian for their extravagant lifestyles. And he accused Harry’s wife of “shirking” royal duties, warning of public anger if she takes the perks without “putting the work in”.
Writing in his Daily Mail column, Mr Morgan said: “She wants all the Kardashian-style fame and fortune that comes with being a royal, but she wants taxpayers to support it.
“And I wouldn’t mind so much if she didn’t then shirk important royal duties like turning out to meet the President of the United States on his state visit, just because she doesn’t like Donald Trump.
“There’s a deal if you become a royal – you get the luxury and privilege, but you have to put the work in.
“When you don’t, public unrest follows very quickly.”
Piers Morgan hit out at Meghan Markle over the £2.4m taxpayer bill (Image: GETTY)
The former newspaper editor pointed out that Meghan and Harry were offered a Kensington Palace apartment next door to Prince William and Kate which would have saved the massive sum.
But they turned down the offer amid rumours of a rift with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Mr Morgan added that while William and Kate cost the taxpayer millions of
