Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain, ITV has confirmed.

It comes after 40,000 have written to the broadcaster's regulator Ofcom to complain about his conduct.

In a short statement, ITV said it had accepted Piers Morgan’s decision to leave Good Morning Britain.

The statement said: “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain.

“ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing further to add.”

The news comes less than an hour after Buckingham Palace broke its silence over the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement on behalf of the Queen saying: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.

“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain, it has been announced.

A spokesperson said: “We have launched an investigation into Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules.”

The media watchdog has received more than 40,000 complaints following comments made by Piers Morgan after the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes’ interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Basingstoke Gazette:

Tony Blair’s ex-spin doctor Alastair Campbell, who advised the royal family on its response in the aftermath of Diana’s death, suggested Buckingham Palace should maintain its silence in response to the interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

He told BBC Radio 4’s World At One: “The situations are very, very different. The death of Diana was a huge event and following which they were all going to have to be involved in the funeral and in the response to what was happening in the country as a result of her death.

“Whereas this, I think, is a pretty extraordinary and a pretty explosive media frenzy, but that ultimately is what it is.

“So I’m not sure I would advise them to do anything much beyond what they are doing – which is not very much.”

Addressing issues such as Harry’s relationship with his father or “some of the more explosive allegations” was best done privately, he said.

Mr Campbell said he had “no doubt” that there was a “racist element” to some of the press coverage of Meghan.