Some boundaries should never be crossed in any way in the celebrity world and this was tested when Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne found themselves in trouble for their remarks about Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Diana who are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s children. In this article, we will look into the controversy surrounding the comments Piers and Sharon Osborne made and the implications of targeting the kids of broadly known Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been at the center of media attention ever since they came publicly concerning their love life and them stepping down from the royal duties. The couple made a decision of prioritizing their family’s well-being over royal obligations and that made them the subject of intense public observation and judgement. The public eye has also extended to their children Archie and Lili. Piers Morgan, a prominent British TV presenter and journalist, and Sharon Osbourne, a well-known television personality, both found themselves in boiling water for commenting on Meghan and Harry’s children. The controversy began when Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey aired in March 2021. During the interview, Meghan spoke about their big challenges that they face especially herself as a member of the royal family, including concerns about the color of her son Archie’s skin. These revelations became a discussion of racism, privilege, and the treatment of Meghan by the British media. Piers Morgan’s reaction to the interview was unapologetic. He took to his morning show, “Good Morning Britain,” to express his pinch of salt about Meghan’s claims and to criticize her for airing her injustice in public. While expressing his opinions about Meghan’s interview is well within his rights as a journalist, it was his succeeding remarks that caused incense. Morgan said, “I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word she says, Meghan Markle. I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report.” Such remarks are not that light to Meghan’s fans and generally Harry’s family because Morgan made a negative comment to a loved one. But the situation rose further when Sharon Osbourne who is a co-host on the American talk show “The Talk,” came to defend Piers Morgan. During a hot air discussion with her co-hosts about Morgan’s comments, Osbourne became emotional and defended Morgan’s right to express his opinions. However, her defense took a troublesome turn when she asked, “And who the hell do the Royal family think they are, thinking that they can dictate to people about this?” Osbourne’s comment dismisses the experiences of Meghan and Harry within the royal family and, by extension, inconsiderate to the issue of race This conversation made Osbourne face allegations of racism, which she angrily denied. Meghan and Harry’s fans commented on the hateful conversation and they said that Meghan and Harry should be given their space to live life that they want and raise their children however they are comfortable with. They also have a normal life as any other person and deserve their personal space. In the shared clip below we can all get to listen to Sharon Osborne blasting Harry and Meghan on how they raise their two children.
The controversy surrounding Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne’s became a good reminder of the need for being careful and responsible when having a discussion about public figures’ personal lives, especially when it involves their family especially children. Celebrity children like Archie and Lilibet should not be mentioned in any hateful conversation because they never chose to be in the spotlight and they also deserve a private life and the freedom that any other child is entitled to. When prominent figures like Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne target these innocent youngsters, it raises ethical concerns about the boundaries of public disclosure. Moreover, the dispute also highlights the big issue of racism and its effect on public figures lives. Meghan Markle’s experiences, as she detailed in her interview with Oprah, describes the challenges that black people within institutions like the British monarchy face because of their skin color. Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne risks themselves by speculating harmful conventional image and minimizing the struggles faced by some communities. Controversy surrounding Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne concerning their comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s children has taught many people the importance of respecting the boundaries of public discourse, and mostly involving innocent children like Archie and Lilibet. It also serves as a reminder of the need for sensitivity and responsibility when having some discussion related to race and privilege.
