Piers Morgans Comments About Meghan Were “Consistent With Freedom of Expression”, UK Regulator Says

• Piers Morgan has been cleared of any wrong-doing following his controversial comments about Meghan Markle's mental health
• Although his comments received much public criticism, UK regulators say they were still in line with its policies on freedom of speech
• Morgan says he's thrilled by the ruling and shared a few more spicy remarks

Piers Morgan has been cleared by the UK's media regulator for comments he made about Meghan Markle's mental health. The regulator says Morgans comments, although controversial were in line with "freedom of expression."

Ofcom, the regulator, said that Morgan's comments did not break its code, the BBC reported.

Morgans comments included dismissing Markle's claims that she had suffered suicidal thoughts and had not received any emotional or psychiatric help from Buckingham Palace when she had asked for it.

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His comments sparked 57,793 complaints to Ofcom — the highest in its history. The TV personality soon quit his job on ITV's "Good Morning Britain" after his comments aired live on-air, Insider reports.

Opening up about the ruling, Morgan says he was "delighted" and that it's "a resounding victory for free speech and a resounding defeat for Princess Pinocchios."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry found life 'hard' after leaving the royal family

In related news about the royal family, Briefly News previously reported that various reports have recently revealed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have had a tough time since leaving the royal family. It's been said that the couple's life after leaving the palace has not been a simple or easy one however, unexpected changes have come as a good surprise.

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According to People, the most arduous part for the duo was taking the first steps away from the royal roles they played.

The report by the publication stated that, initially, the couple wished to be allowed to do royal duties and private work. Unfortunately for them, Queen Elizabeth stood against this decision and they were unable to do so.

Although they knew things had to change, the couple still didn't expect things to turn out the way they did. According to Fox News, a royal author spoke about the difficulties they have faced and how if they tried to compromise they would not find the happiness and security they have today.

The author stated that the couple would have still had ties to the monarchy and thus been unable to be as strong as they are today.

Source: Briefly News