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, and he rose to become the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in over 50 years when he took the helm at News of the World in 1994. He later edited the Daily Mirror but was dismissed in 2004. He also served as editorial director of First News and became the editor-at-large of MailOnline's US operation in 2014.

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March 1965: Born in Guildford, Surrey

Piers Stefan O'Meara was born on 30 March 1965, in Guildford, Surrey, to Vincent Eamonn O'Meara 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. They had three sons together.

1994: Identification as a Conservative Supporter

In a 1994 interview, Piers Morgan identified as a supporter of the Conservative Party, describing himself as "still basically a Tory", while also expressing admiration for Tony Blair.

2004: Separation from Marion Shalloe

In 2004, Piers Morgan and his first wife, Marion Shalloe, separated after having three sons together.

2007: Injured in Segway accident

In 2007, Piers Morgan fell off a Segway and broke three ribs. This was mockingly compared to his 2003 comment after George W. Bush fell off a Segway.

2008: Divorce from Marion Shalloe

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

June 2010: Second Marriage to Celia Walden

On June 24, 2010, Piers Morgan married his second wife, journalist Celia Walden, daughter of former Conservative MP George Walden, in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire. They have one daughter together.

2015: Voting for the Animal Welfare Party

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

2016: Voting Against Brexit

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

2019: Voting Conservative in the General Election

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 referendum.

July 2021: Contracting COVID-19 After Euro 2020 Final

On July 24, 2021, Piers Morgan announced that he had contracted COVID-19 after the Euro 2020 final, despite being fully vaccinated, experiencing severe symptoms.