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THIS Morning pundit Matthew Wright today launched a blistering rant against Buckingham Palace.

The 55-year-old was backed by many viewers when he said it was "double standards" that a probe has been launched into claims made against Meghan Markle but not Prince Andrew.

Matthew Wright launched into an impassioned rant on This Morning today
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Matthew Wright launched into an impassioned rant on This Morning today

The former Wright Stuff host appeared in the studio - complete with his eye-catching new ponytail - during today's news review.

He suggested Meghan, who is the subject of bullying allegations, was being dumped on, roaring: "The double standards here are enormous."

Matthew said: "I can't understand - and I wish someone would explain it to me - how we have Prince Andrew who's been accused of all manner of untoward associations.

"He still has his military titles, and still hasn't been subject to any Palace investigation.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given a bombshell interview to Oprah Winfrey
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given a bombshell interview to Oprah WinfreyCredit: CBS
Matthew said Prince Andrew has not been subject to a Palace investigation
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Matthew said Prince Andrew has not been subject to a Palace investigationCredit: EPA
Matthew, sporting his new ponytail, was taking part in the news review
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Matthew, sporting his new ponytail, was taking part in the news review

"Despite the fact that all the things he's said he was going to do in terms of co-operation he has not done.

"Meghan Markle, there's this accusation of bullying. We don't know whether it's true or not, I have no view whether it's true or not, but the incident happened three years ago.

"We get to learn about it four days before an Oprah interview."

He concluded: "I'm starting to wonder if we're dumping on Meghan to shield Andrew."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview will air in the UK on Monday night
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview will air in the UK on Monday nightCredit: CBS
Matthew is a regular pundit for This Morning was discussing the bullying claims
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Matthew is a regular pundit for This Morning was discussing the bullying claims

The Duchess and Prince Harry have given a controversial interview to Oprah Winfrey that will air in the UK on Monday.

Prince Andrew has been under pressure for years over his links to US financier and disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

He spoke about their former friendship in a car-crash Newsnight interview in 2019, denying any impropriety. However, he later stepped back from royal duties.

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