Never one to sit quietly when he disagrees with something, Piers Morgan has struck out once again following the tragic news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Though many have paid their respects,some academicshave pointed out the hypocrisy from those who expect them to mourn the queen despite her still governing the British empire throughout her reign and during times of turbulence.

This isn’t the first time the British journalist has made his feelings clear on matters regarding the royal family.Morgan has long been open about his dislike of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, andcontroversially called into doubther admission that she suffered from suicidal thoughts.

Piers Morgan smiling

However, he hasspoken positively about Queen Elizabeth IIin the past,tweetingearlier this year, “I feel so sorry for the queen … She’s 95, and deserves so much better.”

Morgan also stated that “a little piece of us all died with her” in reference to the queen’s death on histalk show.