Dr. Phil says he isn’t surprised by Prince Harry’s decision to marry Meghan Markle because of her similarities to his late mother, Princess Diana.
The popular U.S. talk-show host told TMZ’s royal special Harry & Meghan: The Royals in Crisis that the Duchess of Sussex is “sassy, beautiful, independent” just like the People’s Princess.
WATCH: Dr Phil says Harry married someone just like his mother Diana
“I mean, let’s look at who Harry’s mother was and who Harry married,” Dr. Phil said.
“His mother was sassy, beautiful, independent and here he comes and marries this woman that is sassy, beautiful and independent.
“She was not going to be a member of the flock and just follow along like a sheep.”
Meanwhile Piers Morgan, – who has publicly slammed Meghan on several occasions – continued to do just that in the new TV special.
“If Meghan Markle thinks she is going to emerge from this as some kind of Princess Diana figure, she needs to think again,” Morgan said.
“She’s going to end up like a mini royal Kim Kardashian with all the ignominy that goes with that title.
“Already you are seeing a big backlash in Britain and the rest of the world really sees what it is, which is a power grab by two ego-mad, self-obsessed, virtue signalling ‘progressive’ young people who basically stamped their feet and the Queen rolled over.”
The news comes days after a report claims Meghan will leave Harry in five years.
“Meghan will leave him, inside five years, possibly three,’ royal commentator Wayne Dupree outrageously told American Globe magazine.
“If Harry’s looking for a peaceful, non-celebrity life, that’s not what his wife wants. Meghan heard Hollywood calling and feels millions coming her way.”
Harry & Meghan: The Royals in Crisis airs on Channel 9, Monday February 3, 9:20pm.