Richard Madeley blasted for ‘ghastly’ swipe at Prince Harry after King Charles’ cancer news
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Richard Madeley has been blasted by Good Morning Britain viewers for taking a swipe at Prince Harry after the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday night that the monarch, 75, had been diagnosed with the disease after his recent surgery for benign prostate enlargement, but confirmed it was not prostate cancer.
Harry will be travelling to the UK in the coming days after learning the news of his father’s diagnosis.
While leading figures across the world have been sharing their messages of support for the King, Madeley was far more concerned with Harry returning to the UK on Tuesday’s Good Morning Britain.
During a discussion with former royal Communications Secretary Kristina Kyriacou, the presenter continued to probe about the relationship between Harry and his father.
‘The King adores Harry and that’s always been clear,’ Kyriacou insisted.
‘Even when he was speaking to Oprah Winfrey and publicizing his book?’ Madeley questioned.
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer (Picture: REUTERS) Prince Harry is flying to the UK (Picture: James Veysey/Shutterstock)
Kyriacou wasn’t phased by his line of questioning though, recalling the King sending care packages to Harry when he was in Afghanistan.
‘[He was] literally fussing about what would make Harry laugh, what were the things he loved eating… all sorts of different things, and he put so much thought into it,’ she said.
‘He adores his sons and he will want to see his grandchildren, he didn’t want any of this estrangement,’ Kyriacou added.
‘If out of bad news some good news comes and Harry and the King and the Queen and his brother are reunited, how wonderful is that.’
Richard Madeley was accused of stirring (Picture: X)
‘So you think that the King is absolutely ready and waiting to forgive Harry for everything he has said about the family, all the implications and insinuations that were made, and direct accusations, he’s prepared to put it all behind him and start again?’ Richard questioned again.
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Viewers fumed over Madeley’s comments, calling him out for ‘trying to get people to stir and spill dirt about Harry’.
Gemma Ford wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: ‘I’m sorry Richard Madeley interrupting people, trying to get people to stir and spill dirt about Harry and the King. Why @GMB have him on is beyond me! He is a terrible presenter and ruins the show. Wish you would give people a warning so they can watch something else!’
Kelly Denise added: ‘Swear Richard Madeley uses his platform to instigate the continuous berating of Prince Harry and Meghan at every opportunity. And @GMB @ITV allowed it. Sure if Prince Harry was seriously ill his Dad and brother would step up too despite their issues they are still family.’
@Trentvialli131 said: ‘Richard Madeley is a ghastly, vile turd, isn’t he? So desperate to get this very compassionate and sensible ex-Royal aide to turn on Harry & spill dirt on today of all days.’
‘Richard Madeley can’t wait to mention Harry’s name kmt,’ @Raychel_ox added.
Dave Whitehouse also shared: ‘Is it just me or is Richard Madely not at all bothered about the health of the king he’s just bothered about prince Harry and what prince Harry does, Richard this is not about Harry it’s about the king. He also seemed to get angry at the end when Susanna had her opinion.’
‘Madeley desperate to get everyone onside hating on Harry. Now is not the time,’ @no1girl22new wrote.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1.
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