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Piers Morgan criticises Prince Philip’s “arrogant” behaviour after car accident

The Duke was photographed driving without a seatbelt

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to criticise Prince Philip, after he was pictured driving without a seatbelt just two days after he was involved in a car crash.

The Prince Philip was involved in a crash near the Sandringham Estate last Thursday, which also involved two women and a nine-month-old child.

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Prince Philip was pictured driving without a seatbelt (Credit: WENN)

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The Duke of Edinburgh claimed he had been temporarily blinded by the sun, and had failed to see the other car before the collision.

And now he’s been cautioned by police after being photographed driving a new LandRover without a seatbelt.

A spokesperson for the Norfolk Police said “suitable words of advice have been given to the driver” – but that appears to be insufficient for Piers.

The presenter took to Twitter to complain about the response to the duke’s behaviour, suggesting he was getting special treatment.

“If he was any other public figure, Philip would be heavily criticised for this very arrogant behaviour,” he said.

Piers Morgan tweeting about Prince Philip

One of the passengers of the other car involved in the crash has also spoken out, claiming she is yet to receive an apology over the incident.

Emma Fairweather, who was left with a broken arm after the incident, spoke to The Mirror about the ordeal.

“Prince Philip apparently said to a witness that it was the sun that dazzled him but I can’t see how that could be true when it was overcast,” she said.

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“I know the Queen is a busy lady but I was really excited at the idea she might phone me,” she added. “Instead, I got a call from a police family liaison officer.

“The message he passed on didn’t even make sense. He said, ‘The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh would like to be remembered to you.’ That’s not an apology or even a well-wish.”

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor