Early Life and Education of Piers Morgan: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Piers Morgan. From birth to education, explore key events.
Piers Morgan is a prominent English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and media personality. His career began at The Sun in 1988. He became the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in over 50 years when appointed editor of News of the World in 1994 at age 29. He subsequently edited the Daily Mirror, before being dismissed in 2004. Morgan served as editorial director of First News from 2006 to 2007 and became editor-at-large for MailOnline's US operation in 2014.
March 1965: Piers Morgan Born in Guildford, Surrey
In March 1965, Piers Stefan O'Meara was born in Guildford, Surrey, to Vincent Eamonn O'Meara and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver).
March 1965: Piers Morgan Born
In March 1965, Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan (né O'Meara) was born in England.
1985: Joining Surrey and South London Newspaper Group
In 1985, Piers Morgan joined the Surrey and South London Newspaper Group after studying journalism at Harlow College.
1991: Marriage to Marion Shalloe
In 1991, Piers Morgan married Marion Shalloe, a hospital ward sister.
1994: Identified as a Conservative
In 1994, Piers Morgan identified as a supporter of the Conservative Party.
2004: Separation from Marion Shalloe
Piers Morgan and Marion Shalloe separated in 2004.
2007: Morgan breaks ribs falling off a Segway
In 2007, Piers Morgan fell off a Segway and broke three ribs, leading to mockery from Simon Cowell, referencing a previous comment Morgan made in 2003 about George W. Bush falling off a Segway.
2008: Divorce from Marion Shalloe
Piers Morgan and Marion Shalloe divorced in 2008.
June 2010: Marriage to Celia Walden
On June 24, 2010, Piers Morgan married journalist Celia Walden.
2015: Voted for the Animal Welfare Party
In the 2015 general election, Piers Morgan voted for the Animal Welfare Party.
2016: Voted Against Brexit
In the 2016 EU referendum, Piers Morgan voted against Brexit.
2019: Voted Conservative in General Election
In the 2019 general election, Piers Morgan voted for the Kensington Conservative candidate.
July 2021: Developed COVID-19
In July 2021, Piers Morgan reported developing COVID-19 after the Euro 2020 final, despite being fully vaccinated.
November 2024: Identified as a Centrist
In November 2024, Piers Morgan identified as a centrist.
