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 an English journalist and media personality known for his outspoken views and controversial career. He started at The Sun in 1988. He became the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in over 50 years when he was appointed editor of the News of the World at 29 in 1994. He then edited the Daily Mirror from 1995 until his dismissal in 2004. He served as editorial director of First News from 2006 to 2007. In 2014, he became editor-at-large for MailOnline's US operation.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

March 1965: Piers Morgan's Birth

On 30 March 1965, Piers Stefan O'Meara, now known as Piers Morgan, was born in Guildford, Surrey, to Vincent Eamonn O'Meara, an Irish dentist, and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille (née Oliver).

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1991: Marriage to Marion Shalloe

In 1991, Piers Morgan married Marion Shalloe, a hospital ward sister.

1994: Identification as a Conservative

In 1994, Piers Morgan identified as a supporter of the Conservative Party, but also expressed admiration for Tony Blair.

October 2003: Jeremy Clarkson Incident on Concorde

In October 2003, journalist and television personality Jeremy Clarkson emptied a glass of water over Piers Morgan during the last flight of Concorde.

2003: Mirror headline after Bush Segway fall

In 2003, Piers Morgan made a comment in a Mirror headline after former U.S. President George W. Bush fell off a Segway: "You'd have to be an idiot to fall off wouldn't you, Mr President".

March 2004: Clarkson Punches Morgan at British Press Awards

In March 2004, at the British Press Awards, Jeremy Clarkson punched Piers Morgan three times during an argument.

2004: Separation from Marion Shalloe

In 2004, Piers Morgan separated from his first wife, Marion Shalloe.

2007: Segway accident

In 2007, Piers Morgan fell off a Segway and broke three ribs. This event was mocked by Simon Cowell, referencing Morgan's 2003 comment about George W. Bush falling off a Segway.

2008: Divorce from Marion Shalloe

In 2008, Piers Morgan divorced his first wife, Marion Shalloe.

2009: Morgan mentions meeting Jimmy Savile

In 2009, Piers Morgan wrote a piece in The Mail on Sunday's Night & Day magazine mentioning that he had met Jimmy Savile. This was later contradicted in 2012.

June 2010: Marriage to Celia Walden

On June 24, 2010, Piers Morgan married journalist Celia Walden, daughter of former Conservative MP George Walden, in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire.

2015: Voting for the Animal Welfare Party

In the 2015 general election, Piers Morgan voted for the Animal Welfare Party due to his low opinion of the main party leaders.

2016: Voting Against Brexit

In the 2016 EU referendum, Piers Morgan voted against Brexit.

2019: Voting for the Conservative Candidate

In the 2019 general election, Piers Morgan voted for the Kensington Conservative candidate because of Boris Johnson's commitment to honour the result of the Brexit referendum.