On October 12, 2026, Piers Morgan took to X to react to reports about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He called the situation outrageous. The broadcaster said the couple appeared to be running a rival royal family operation in the UK. He suggested this was purely for personal gain. Piers Morgan added that he could not imagine how the working royals must feel about it.The posts followed news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan their first joint engagement since returning to Britain. The couple moved back in August 2026 with their children, Archie and Lilibet. They had lived in California after stepping back from senior royal roles in 2020.According to the Sunday Times and reports carried by AFP News Agency, the engagement is set for Thursday, October 15, in Nottingham. The city was the location of their first joint public appearance after they announced their engagement in 2017. They are expected to visit local projects that support young people and communities.These include a community recording studio Prince Harry has visited before, a food bank linked to the Hubb Community Kitchen, and Epic Partners.Expressing his opinion, Piers Morgan wrote:"It's actually outrageous that these two are now running a rival royal family operation in the UK, purely for personal gain. Can't even imagine how furious the working Royals, doing their selfless duty day in, day out, must feel about it."On October 11, he had responded to a People magazine post that described the outing as their first "official" joint one. He stated his opinion by saying:"They're not doing anything 'official' – they're a pair of unofficial grifters exploiting their royal titles in the most shameless manner."A community note on the People post noted that the visits are not official royal engagements.Piers Morgan and the palace guidance on the SussexesPiers Morgan continues to host his show Piers Morgan Uncensored and occasionally appears on the The Royals Uncensored. According to The Sun, producers of Britain's Got Talent are considering him as a guest judge for auditions on the show's 20th anniversary series in 2027. He has shared related stories on social media but has not confirmed any return.The Nottingham plans come after clear guidance from Buckingham Palace. According to BBC News, the Lord Chamberlain sent a letter on September 7, 2026, on behalf of King Charles III. It went to government departments, military officials, Lord Lieutenants, and the couple's team. The letter confirmed that their status remains unchanged.It stated:"It is well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of the Sovereign, and are no longer working members of the Royal Family."The letter added that their charitable work is a personal matter. They undertake it in their private capacity. Their position is described as akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests. They do not use the styles of His and Her Royal Highness. Any questions about courtesies or public funds should go to Buckingham Palace, and security matters are for the relevant police authorities.As reported by AFP, sources said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were surprised by the letter and the short notice before it was shared. The guidance follows the position set after they left senior roles. It means the Nottingham outing takes place in a private capacity. It is not an official engagement representing the monarch.As AFP reported, the couple plans to spend Christmas in the United States with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. They will not join the traditional gathering at Sandringham.