Piers Morgan shares three reasons why he named ‘racist’ royal family members

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Piers Morgan has explained why he named the two allegedly “racist” members of the royal family featured in a Dutch translation of new book Endgame. At the time, he said: “If Dutch people wandering into a bookshop can see these names, then you, the British people who actually pay for the royal family are entitled to know, too.” Morgan has elaborated upon his reasoning in The Sunday Times, providing three reasons that inspired his decision to sensationally name the royal family members mentioned in Scobie’s book. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Piers Morgan has explained why he named allegedly ‘racist royals’ The broadcaster said he believes the named royal family members “never made any racist comments”, calling the allegations “a sickening slur” on their characters. Markle also said her alleged treatment by royal family members led her to contemplate suicide – something Morgan claimed he didn’t believe.